Japan gifts Vietnam patrol vessel for maritime security

On March 17, Japan handed over a patrol vessel to Vietnam to use for maritime security purposes.

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 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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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.