Hon Chuoi Island stands firm at the forefront of the waves.

On the morning of February 6th, a delegation from the Ca Mau Provincial Party Committee, led by Comrade Phan Thanh Duy, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, visited and extended New Year greetings to the officers, soldiers, and people on Hon Chuoi Island.

• Hon Chuoi Border Guard Station provides assistance to fishing boat that sank at sea.
• Forces on Hon Chuoi Island celebrate Vietnamese Teachers' Day.
• Tet gifts from the mainland reach the soldiers and people of Hon Chuoi Island.

Comrade Phan Thanh Duy, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, presented gifts to Hon Chuoi Border Guard Post, Hon Chuoi Radar Station, Hon Chuoi Naval Base, Radar Station 615, and Lighthouse Station.

Hon Chuoi Island, located in Hamlet 1, Song Doc Commune, is approximately 18 nautical miles from the mainland. It covers an area of ​​70 hectares and boasts a rugged, rocky terrain, reaching a height of 165 meters. The island houses the Hon Chuoi Border Guard Post, Radar Station 615, a lighthouse, and a team constructing a pier. The unit manages a 28.5 km long border and a 1,548 km² sea area. The island has 39 households/147 inhabitants, primarily engaged in cage fish farming and small-scale trading. The island lacks electricity and fresh water, and houses are makeshift; during the dry season, there is a shortage of water for daily use, making life difficult for officers, soldiers, and residents.

Lieutenant Colonel Doan Cong Nghiep, Commander of Hon Chuoi Border Guard Station, reported on the results of task implementation in 2025 to the working group.

Reporting at the meeting, Lieutenant Colonel Doan Cong Nghiep, Commander of Hon Chuoi Border Guard Station, stated that in 2025, the unit thoroughly implemented resolutions and directives from higher authorities; and deployed comprehensive measures to manage and protect maritime sovereignty and islands. Coordination among forces was strengthened, maintaining a high level of combat readiness to prevent any unexpected situations. Party building and unit development were prioritized; officers and soldiers were united and confident in their work. The unit was awarded the title of "Advanced Unit".

Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department Phan Thanh Duy presents gifts to residents on Hon Chuoi Island.

During the year, the forces effectively combated maritime crime and violations; successfully rescued 21 crew members in 3 incidents; detected and handled 29 cases/37 violations, imposing fines of nearly 407 million VND and confiscating 9 electric shock devices; and monitored over 38,000 foreign vessels passing through the area. The campaign against IUU fishing achieved many positive results.

Comrade Phan Thanh Duy, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Department, and Colonel Pham Minh Giang, Political Commissar of the Ca Mau Provincial Border Guard Command, presented gifts to students on the island.

Social welfare models such as "Charity Classes," "Helping Children Go to School," "Adopted Children of Border Guard Posts," and "Springtime at Border Guard Posts: Warming the Hearts of Local People" continue to be maintained, contributing to helping people stabilize their lives and feel secure in their livelihoods at sea.

The soldiers at Hon Chuoi Border Guard Post are always on standby, ready for combat.

Speaking at the meeting, Comrade Phan Thanh Duy acknowledged and praised the resilience and achievements of the officers, soldiers, forces, and people on the island; and expressed his hope that the officers, soldiers, and people would continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity and successfully fulfill the task of firmly protecting the sovereignty of the nation's seas and islands.

On this occasion, the Provincial Party Committee delegation presented Tet gifts to the forces, people, and students on Hon Chuoi Island, wishing the officers, soldiers, and residents a joyful and peaceful Lunar New Year.

Minh Tri - Truong Giang

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