Providing further motivation, safeguarding the border.

Yesterday (April 30th), amidst the nationwide celebrations of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country, Delegation No. 12 held a memorial ceremony for the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives on the southern continental shelf. In the vast expanse of the sea and sky, the delegates solemnly and respectfully paid tribute to those who fell for the peace of the Fatherland and national sovereignty.

• The feelings of soldiers on offshore platforms.
• Medical personnel at the DK1/10 offshore platform promptly provided emergency medical assistance to fishermen in distress at sea.

After a five-day journey, the delegation led by Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Deputy Commander of the Navy, visited and encouraged the officers and soldiers at the DK1/8 platform (Que Duong reef, Ho Chi Minh City).

Right on board the KN 491 vessel, Task Force No. 12 held a ceremony to commemorate the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives on the southern continental shelf of the Fatherland.

Reporting to the delegation, Captain Nguyen Thanh Khiem, commander of the DK1/8 offshore platform, stated that the unit always strives to overcome harsh weather conditions and rough seas to complete its mission. The visit helped the delegates better understand the hardships and silent sacrifices of the forces serving at the forefront of the waves, thereby fostering love for the sea and islands and a sense of protecting national sovereignty .

Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Deputy Commander of the Navy and Head of Task Force No. 12, lit incense at the memorial ceremony.

The offerings were released into the sea as a tribute from today's generation to the souls of the heroes and martyrs.

During the meeting, Mr. Tran Thanh Nguyen, Vice Chairman of the Dong Thap Provincial People's Council, shared: "This trip has helped us to understand even more deeply the difficulties, hardships, and also the glory that the officers and soldiers of the DK1/8 platform face. The natural conditions in this area are complex, with strong monsoon winds, large waves, and at times storms and rough seas... the terrain mainly consists of submerged reefs... Especially at the DK1 platform in the Que Duong reef area, working in conditions of strong sea swells is a huge challenge, but the soldiers still overcome everything, remain steadfast in their will, and resolutely complete the assigned tasks excellently."

DK1/8 platform, Que Duong reef ( thuộc Ho Chi Minh City).

Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Deputy Commander of the Navy, along with leaders of Task Force No. 12, visited the soldiers at the DK1/8 offshore platform.

The image of the resilient offshore platform amidst the vast ocean and the stories of storms and losses deeply moved the members of the delegation. The soldiers on the offshore platform became a living symbol of Vietnam's willpower and courage in the new era.

Here, the delegation heard stories about major storms and huge waves that could engulf the offshore platforms. But despite all that, the officers and soldiers remained steadfast, successfully completing their missions. There were stories of silent sacrifice, of comrades who forever rest in the depths of the sea… leaving many members of the delegation speechless with emotion.

Colonel Vo Thanh Le, Provincial Party Committee member, Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command, and the Ca Mau delegation presented gifts to the soldiers at the DK1/8 offshore platform.

Colonel Vo Thanh Le, Political Commissar of the Ca Mau Provincial Military Command, signs the guest book on the DK1/8 platform.

The image of the naval soldiers, the steadfast officers and soldiers of the offshore platforms amidst the vast ocean with their weapons worn thin, is a beautiful symbol of revolutionary heroism in the new era, a "living landmark" affirming the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland.

During the visit, the delegations also presented gifts from the mainland to the officers and soldiers at the DK1 platform, expressing their love and affection, and offering encouragement and motivation to help them firmly defend the sovereignty of the homeland's seas and islands.

Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Deputy Commander of the Navy and Head of Task Force No. 12, presents gifts to the soldiers at the DK1/8 offshore platform.

The delegation also had the opportunity to admire a water cannon display, a greeting from the KN 491 ship to the DK1/8 platform. During the farewell moment, the entire crew held a direct call between the KN 491 ship and the platform – a call that no delegate wanted to hang up. Songs and melodies shared over the phone connected those on the mainland with those on the platform. This parting was extraordinary; although they couldn't see each other or hug, the songs and melodies evoked strong emotions in the delegates.

Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Deputy Commander of the Navy and Head of Task Force No. 12, presented the Badge for the Cause of Protecting Maritime Sovereignty to the leaders of the provinces and cities.

The soldiers' promise, "As long as there are people, there will be offshore platforms," ​​left a deep impression on the delegation.

At the end of the trip, the delegation held a summary and evaluation of the activities; at the same time, they awarded the Truong Sa Soldier Badge and the Badge for the Cause of Protecting Maritime Sovereignty to the delegates, recognizing their contributions to this meaningful journey.

Hoang Vu

Source: https://baocamau.vn/tiep-them-dong-luc-giu-vung-bien-cuong-a128414.html