PM checks new shipbuilding projects in Quang Ninh

The two fisheries surveillance ships, designed by Dutch Group Damen, are equipped with advanced technology, weighing 500 tons each and capable of maximum speeds of up to 21 nautical miles per hour. In normal conditions, the ships have a range of about 5,000 nautical miles for constant operations.

Ship KN-2011 No 01 and another one KN-2001 No2 will be handed over by late June and mid-July, respectively.

PM Dung inspecting new shipbuilding projects in Quang Ninh

PM Dung praised staff, engineers and workers of one- member limited liability Ha Long Shipbuilding Company for their efforts in overcoming difficulties to accelerate the   completion of the projects, thus meeting the Navy Commander’s requirements for enforcing maritime law enforcement duties and protecting the country’s sea and island sovereignty.

Dung highlighted the need to focus on improving the quality of ships to ensure high technical standards and safety for maritime law enforcement forces.

The Government leader stated that Party and State resolution on Vietnam’s maritime strategy requires steady development of the shipbuilding industry, so as to meet the current requirements. The shipbuilding industry has made great strides in building high-quality ships, including military ships, he added

“To continue developing the shipbuilding industry to meet transport needs and reinforce security and defence, the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation should continue with its restructuring scheme and devise a proper production plan to speed up new projects, helping to generate jobs for thousands of workers.” he concluded.