Japan gifts Vietnam patrol vessel for maritime security
VOV.VN -On March 17, Japan handed over a patrol vessel to Vietnam to use for maritime security purposes.
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| The Japan International Cooperation System handed the ship over to the Vietnam Fisheries Resources Surveillance force at a delivery ceremony at the Hong Ha Shipyard in the northern port city Haiphong |
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The vessel is part of a continuing deal that originated with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida during an August 2014 visit to Hanoi to help the country strengthen maritime safety. |
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The deal is financed through an official development assistance package from Japan. |
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The ship handed over is 65.19 metres in length, 9.3 metres wide, 4.3 metres high and has a loaded capacity of 499 tons. It carries a crew of 20. |
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After the vessel is converted and equipped for fisheries control, it will be used by Vietnamese fisheries surveillance forces to patrol and enforce fisheries-related laws at sea. |
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The vessel will help Vietnam patrol its vast coastline stretching approximately 3,400 kilometres. |
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Interior of the ship. |
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Communication system. |
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Radio system. |
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Ship specifications. |
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Water purification system. |
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Dining room. |
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