Vietnam - Thailand Navy conducts 49th joint patrol

Updated date: 04/10/2024 16:43:27

On the morning of April 10, Ship Squadrons 261 and 264 of the Naval Region 5 Command docked at the unit's port, concluding the 49th annual joint patrol with Ship Squadrons 456 and 526 of the Royal Thai Navy.

Vietnam Navy Signal Officers Practice Hand Flags with Royal Thai Navy Ships

Previously, from April 8 to 9, in the waters bordering Vietnam and Thailand, Ship Squadrons 261, 264 and Ship Squadrons 456, 526 conducted a joint patrol according to the Joint Patrol Regulations and established a communication channel between the Vietnam People's Navy and the Royal Thai Navy, signed by the Commanders of the two navies on June 14, 1999.

Naval ships of the two countries on joint patrol route

During the patrol, the two sides performed the ASEAN Hello ASEAN sea greeting procedure; practiced hand flags, lights, and whistle signals according to the International Signal Law; practiced target notification by officers on duty; conducted search and rescue drills and implemented the Code of Conduct for Unplanned Encounters at Sea of Western Pacific Navies (CUES).

During the patrol, through communication channels, the Vietnamese and Thai navies actively promoted and mobilized fishermen of the two countries to strictly comply with regulations when exploiting seafood at sea and not to violate the sovereignty of other countries.

Officers and soldiers of Ship 264 bid farewell to the Royal Thai Navy Fleet after completing the joint patrol.

With careful preparation and close coordination, the 49th joint patrol was a great success. Thereby, it contributed to maintaining security and order in the waters bordering Vietnam and Thailand; at the same time, it continued to promote cooperation, enhance understanding and mutual trust between the two navies.

According to LE QUOC (SGGP)

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