Accelerate projects on the strategically important island of Hon Khoai.

A survey team led by Comrade Bui Tan Bay, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Ca Mau Provincial People's Council, visited Hon Khoai Island on the morning of April 17th to assess the progress of projects and the living conditions of the forces on duty there.

Báo Cà Mau•17/04/2026

The Ministry of National Defence inspects the progress of construction projects on Hon Khoai Island.
On the construction site of the sea bridge and the Hon Khoai dual-purpose general port.
Strengthening telecommunications infrastructure on the strategically important island of Hon Khoai.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Bui Tan Bay suggested key points to consider during the working session with Hon Khoai Border Guard Station and other units on the island.

During the meeting, representatives from the Hon Khoai Border Guard Station Command provided a brief report on the coordination and implementation of key projects on the island; the results of task performance; and also highlighted difficulties and obstacles encountered during their work, proposing solutions to improve operational efficiency in the future.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Luom, Commander of Hon Khoai Border Guard Station, reported on the coordination of key projects and the unit's performance of its duties.

The Hon Khoai island cluster is located southeast of Ca Mau Cape, in Rach Tho hamlet, Dat Mui commune, and consists of 5 islands: Hon Khoai, Hon Sao, Hon Go, Hon Doi Moi, and Hon Da Le, with a total area of approximately 526.5 hectares. The nearest point is about 7 nautical miles from the mainland (Khai Long estuary).

Currently, there are four military units stationed on the island: Hon Khoai Border Guard Post, Radar Station 595 (Naval Region 5 Command), Hon Khoai Island Cluster Forest Management Unit, and Hon Khoai Lighthouse Station. These forces regularly coordinate and cooperate, ready to handle any arising situations.

Currently, there are no permanent residents on the island; only about 20-30 fishing boats from fishermen in and outside the province anchor there to take shelter from storms seasonally.

In addition, there are 3 units with approximately 400 people and 28 vehicles currently surveying and constructing the Hon Khoai dual-use port project . Generally, workers and fishermen strictly abide by the law and actively cooperate with the Border Guard in protecting maritime sovereignty and maintaining security and order.

Comrade Bui Tan Bay, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, delivered a speech at the working session.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Bui Tan Bay acknowledged and commended the efforts of the forces who are working day and night on the islands, contributing to protecting sovereignty, maintaining national defense and security, and promoting local socio-economic development. He also requested that the units continue to uphold their sense of responsibility, proactively overcome difficulties, and successfully complete their assigned tasks.

Earlier, on the afternoon of April 16th, the delegation offered incense at the memorial monument to the heroic martyrs of the Hon Khoai uprising; inspected the progress of projects serving socio-economic development while ensuring national defense and security. The delegation also visited, worked with, and assessed the living conditions and working environment of the forces on duty on the island, such as the Hon Khoai Border Guard Post, Radar Station 595 (Naval Region 5), the Lighthouse Station, and the Forest Ranger Unit.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Bui Tan Bay visited and encouraged officers and soldiers at Hon Khoai Border Guard Station.