Vietnam Marine Police launch newest patrol vessel

The launch ceremony for the patrol vessel “DN 2000 (OPV-9014)”, with its number sign “CSB 8001” was held by the General Department of Defence on October 23, 2012.

The ceremony included the participation of Senior Lieutenant-General Nguyen Thanh Cung, Deputy Defence Ministry; Colonel Nguyen Quang Dam, General Director of the Vietnam Marine Police Force; and representatives from the Dutch Damen Shipyards Group and relevant agencies.

The “DN 2000”, at 90m long, 14m wide and 7m high, is the force’s biggest ship so far and can sail at 21 nautical miles per hour. The vessel’s crew includes 40 persons, the rescue team having 30 persons. Besides, it also has a landing platform for a Ka-28 naval helicopter (Russia).

The vessel is tasked with maintaining security, order and safety in the national waters and exclusive economic zone; complete search and rescue missions; fight against smugglers and support fishermen.

The ship is scheduled to run sea-trials until December 2012 and will be put into full operation by the first quarter of next year.

The patrol vessel DN 2000 (OPV-9014), with its number sign “CSB 8001” before its launch

Senior Lieutenant-General Nguyen Thanh Cung, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Defence Ministry, pressed the button to launch the “CSN 8001” patrol vessel

Launching the patrol vessel “CSN 8001”

Completing steps of launching the patrol vessel

Interior of Vietnam Marine Police’s patrol vessel 8001

The modern vessel will help the Vietnam Marine Police complete their tasks even during inclement weather

The helicopter landing pad on the patrol vessel