The annual activity, held ahead of the Lunar New Year, aims to encourage forces stationed in the country’s seas and islands, helping boost morale and reinforce determination to fulfil the task of safeguarding national maritime sovereignty.

In addition to traditional Tet essentials such as glutinous rice, food supplies and ornamental flowers, the delegation will deliver gift packages directly to soldiers and people in island outposts, harbours and fishing villages, said Senior Lieutenant Colonel Bui Ngoc Sang, Political Commissar of Naval Group 129.

The unit also vows to ensure adequate supplies of fresh water, fuel and daily necessities to support fishermen operating at sea during the holiday period, he added.

Under the plan, visits will be made to Truong Sa, Sinh Ton, Nui Le and Toc Tan islands, where more than 50 Tet gift packages valued at over VND80 million (more than US$3,000) will be distributed.

The delegation is also transporting 500 saplings and planting materials as part of efforts to green Truong Sa.

Despite complicated weather conditions at sea, officers and sailors affirmed their determination to complete the mission safely and on schedule, ensuring Tet gifts and supplies reach the Truong Sa Special Zone in a timely manner.

Two navy vessels depart to deliver Tet gifts to DK1 platforms

Vessels Truong Sa 01 and Truong Sa 19 set sail from the port of Naval Region 2 Command in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of January 16, carrying Tet gifts sent by people nationwide to officers and soldiers on duty at the DK1 offshore platforms, naval ships at sea, and in the Con Dao special zone.