Seas and islands
UN Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: 20-Year Journey Towards Sustainable Oceans
At the 13th Ocean Dialogue in Can Tho City on November 14th, domestic and international experts delved deep into the implications of the BBNJ Agreement. While the agreement marks a significant milestone in international law, its implementation remains a long and complex process.
Seas and islands
Organizations to Train Sea Turtle Rescue Skills for Fishermen
From November 13-14, at Nui Chua National Park (Ninh Thuan province), the Department of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) collaborated with the Humane Society International (HSI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Vietnam (IUCN Vietnam) to organize the training program on “Instructions for rescuing sea turtles and marine mammals and information collection on unintentional exploitation of sea turtles and marine mammals".
Seas and islands
UN Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: New Milestone of International Law
The agreement on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) is the third implementing agreement of UNCLOS, further strengthening UNCLOS and contributing to the consolidation of multilateralism. This agreement marks a new milestone in the development of international law.
Vietnam Chairs Working Luncheon of UNCLOS Group of Friends Founding Countries
Over the past 30 years, UNCLOS has been a solid legal framework to promote cooperation and ensure the legitimate rights and interests of countries at sea.
Quang Nam Hosts Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
On October 15, the Quang Nam Provincial Museum in collaboration with the People's Committee of Duy Hai Commune (Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province) held the opening ceremony of the exhibition of "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa of Vietnam - Historical and Legal Evidence" .
Indonesian Coast Guard Ship Visits Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
The Indonesian Coast Guard ships KN. Pulau Dana - 323 with 54 crew members on board docked at PTSC Port in Vung Tau city earlier this week, starting its four-day courtesy visit to the southern coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
Vietnam Actively Promotes Peaceful Resolutions of Territorial Disputes
Pierre Du Ville, head of the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam, welcomed Vietnam's efforts and results in collaborating with neighboring countries on border issues.
Global Summit on Border, Sea, and Island Cooperation Opens in Hanoi
The event was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and the Wallonia-Brussels Delegation in Vietnam on October 8 in Hanoi.
National Day on DK1 Rig House
In celebration of the country's National Day on September 2, DK1 Rig Houses organized cultural and sports activities for its officers and soldiers.
Vietnam, Thailand Team Up for Stronger Maritime Security
On the afternoon of August 29, in Hanoi, Major General Le Quang Dao, Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard and Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy, Deputy Director of the Thai Maritime Command Center (Thai-MECC) co -chaired the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Conference between the Vietnam Coast Guard and Thai-MECC on cooperation in law enforcement at sea.
Vietnam Coast Guard Joins Forces with Philippine Coast Guard in Naval Exchange
On August 5, ship CSB 8002 and the Vietnam Coast Guard delegation led by Colonel Hoang Quoc Dat, Deputy Commander of Coast Guard Region 2 docked at Manila port (the Philippines) for an exchange program with the Philippine Coast Guard.
Command of Naval Region 5 Gifts House to Martyr's Family
Brigade 175, authorized by the Command of Naval Region 5, coordinated with local authorities to inaugurate and hand over a gratitude house to a family in Nam Can district on the afternoon of July 25.
Flag at Half-mast for State Funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Truong Sa
On the morning of July 25, the flag-raising ceremony was held in Truong Sa. Cadres, soldiers, and people in the Truong Sa archipelago expressed their infinite condolences to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Brigade 172 Excels in Combat Readiness and Maritime Sovereignty Protection
This positive outcome of Brigade 172 (Naval Region 3) in the first half of 2024 was reported at the Conference on Learning Missions for All Levels for the second half of 2024, held on July 22 in Da Nang city.
Love from the Mainland: Mother and Son Reunite on Truong Sa
For many years, delegations from Ho Chi Minh City have visited and encouraged officers, soldiers, and people living and working in the Truong Sa archipelago.
Quang Binh Authorities Rescue Sick Fisherman
A fisherman who suffered a stroke at sea has been safely rescued in near Quang Binh's Cang Gianh Border Gate.
Naval Region 5 Performs Well in Foreign, Defense Affairs
Naval Region 5 just held a politico-military conference to review task performance in the first half of 2024 and map out missions for the remaining months of the year.
Naval Authorities Review Natural Disaster Response Plans
Navy Region 5 effectively effectively implements the resolution No. 689 and Resolution No. 11 on natural disaster prevention and control, and search and rescue operations.
Navy Region 5 Promptly Rescued Fishermen's Boat in Distress
At 3:45 pm on June 23, officers and soldiers of the Naval Region 5 Command successfully rescued a fishing boat number KG 1725 TS in Kien Giang.
Brave Da Nang Fishermen Protects Vietnam's Sea and Islands Sovereignty
The fishermen of Da Nang City not only sail for the sea doing business but also for becoming an extended arm to protect sovereignty of the Fatherland' seas and islands. Their love for the sea, islands, and the Fatherland has become is the wind that fills their sails. Each time they return to the mainland, they immediately feel the sea calling them to sail again.
75th Joint Patrol of Vietnam - Cambodia Naval Forces Successfully Completed
Vietnam-Cambodia's naval joint patrol is well coordinated to effectively check and maintain security and order; train to maneuver in formations; conduct search and rescue operations, and practice flag signals, semaphore, and light signals as outlined by the international signal law.
Vietnam Respect and Follow Cooperation on Seas and Ocean Issues Under UNCLOS
At the 34th meeting of States Parties to the UNCLOS (SPLOS-34) held in New York from June 10-14, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Vu pledged that the country will continue implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) with a goodwill spirit.
Quang Ninh Province Inaugurates National Flagpole On Thanh Lan Island
The national flagpole’s inauguration on Thanh Lan Island (Co To District, Quang Ninh province) carries important meanings in terms of affirming the sacred sovereignty over the sea and islands of the homeland.
