Tuesday, 09:53, 13/06/2017
Japan Coast Guard vessel joins anti-piracy drills in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Japanese Coast Guard patrol vessel Echigo arrived at Tien Sa Port in Danang today (June 13) to begin six days of joint anti-piracy training exercises with the Vietnam and Philippines navies.
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According to Japanese Coast Guard the 105-metre patrol vessel has a standard cruising speed of 22 knots and a range of 1,500 nautical miles. |
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The vessel has a complement of 50 people. |
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View of the radar system of Echigo. |
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A inshore rescue vessel of the Echigo. |
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Helicopter pad. |
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Captain Toyota Chikara says this is the first Japan patrol vessel to visit Danang since Japan and Vietnam sign an agreement in September 2016 to boost maritime security. |
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