Vietnam coast guard launches new rescue vessel

Song Thu Shipyard and Dutch Damen Group have launched a new rescue vessel for the Vietnam coast guard (VCG), which is the third of four vessels being built under the deal.

Claimed to be one of the most modern convenience ships, the new 90.5m-long and 14m-wide vessel is capable of operating in stormy weather conditions for as long as 30 days.

The new 3500CV CBS 9004 vessel also boasts a helipad and can travel about 21nmph and can withstand Force 12 winds. In addition, a high-power light and four seawater filtering systems were also delivered to the coast guard.

The launch event also coincides with the start of construction on a new DN 2000 number 4 vessel, which is powered by 12,016hp engine that offers a maximum cruise speed of 21nmph in a range of 5,000nm and survive gusts of the 12th level.

Capable of operating for 40 days, construction on the vessel is anticipated to be complete within 12 months.

Upon being launched, the new DN 2000 will operate under VCG and bolster its patrol and defend the country’s sovereignty over its seas and islands.

The vessel is also capable of transporting troops and carrying supplies for the forces responsible for defending Vietnamese seas and islands.