Crossing thousands of nautical miles to bring Tet to DK1 Platform

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2024 (Year of the Dragon), a delegation from the Command of Naval Region 2, along with more than 100 journalists from central and local media agencies, visited and extended New Year greetings to the officers and soldiers at the DK1 offshore platform.

Despite harsh weather conditions and rough seas, the delegation traveled thousands of nautical miles, carrying the heartfelt support of the military and civilians on the mainland to the officers and soldiers stationed at the forefront of the waves and winds.

With the spirit of "All for our beloved comrades," officers, soldiers, and crew members overcame difficulties and mobilized various means to deliver Tet gifts from the Ministry of National Defense , the Navy, the Command of Naval Region 2, and the people of the whole country to the DK1 offshore platforms.

The gifts, greetings, and New Year wishes from the delegation have further motivated the naval soldiers to stand firm, day and night guarding the seas and steadfastly protecting the sovereignty of the southern continental shelf of the Fatherland.

Tet gifts for the DK1 offshore platforms are being gathered at the Port of Naval Squadron 129 ( Ba Ria - Vung Tau province).

Soldiers from the Naval Region 2 Command brought Tet gifts aboard the Truong Sa 04 ship, beginning their journey to bring the spirit of Spring to the DK1 offshore platforms.

Potted kumquat trees and banana leaves for wrapping banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) were also brought to "contribute" to the Tet celebration with the officers and soldiers at the DK1 offshore platform.

Due to rough seas and strong winds, the ship could not approach the platform, so Tet gifts were put in sealed plastic bags and transferred to the platform using ropes.

Under favorable weather conditions, Tet gifts are transferred to small boats and transported to the offshore platforms.

The captain and crew of the Trường Sa 04 ship are transporting Tet gifts for officers and soldiers on the DK1/15 platform.

Naval soldiers at the DK1 offshore platforms celebrate a warm Tet holiday with their comrades.

Officers and soldiers at the DK1 platform (Tu Chinh cluster) wave goodbye to the delegation from the Command of Naval Region 2.

Tran Dung

Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/vuot-hang-nghin-hai-ly-mang-tet-den-nha-gian-dk1/d20240202120614186.htm