60th anniversary of the “Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea”

Phan Vinh Island in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, is named after martyr-hero Nguyen Phan Vinh, Captain of Vessel C235, who sacrificed himself in the course of his duties in the area around Heo Islet in Ninh Van commune, Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, in March 1968. (Photo: VNA)

In June 1997, Vung Ro Wharf in Hoa Xuan Nam commune, Dong Hoa district, south-central Phu Yen province, one of the important wharves in the Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea, was recoginised as a national historical relic site. It is remembered in history as a secret port where innumerable ships from the north anchored to deliver food and weapons to the frontlines in south-central and central highland provinces during the war from 1955-1975. (Photo: VNA)

Naval Region 2 Command holds a military exercise. (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnam People’s Army’s Molniya-class Corvette HQ376 is equipped with powerful weapons similar to those of battleships. (Photo: VNA)

Soldiers on Truong Sa Archipelago patrol around the clock to protect the country’s sacred sea and island sovereignty. (Photo: VNA)

Soldiers of Cannon Ship HQ-53 of Brigade 170 on an anti-aircraft emergency drill. (Photo: VNA)

The naval force on Truong Sa Archipelago is equipped with modern patrol devices. The soldiers constantly remain on alert, and keep a close watch on and make exact forecasts to adopt a timely and suitable response to all developments. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam SU-30MS jets of Regiment 935 (under Division 370) patrol at sea. (Archive photo).

Modern Missile Ship HQ-378 of Brigade 167 (of Naval Region 2) during an exercise. (Archive photo)

Six 636 Kilo-class submarines are added to the 189 Submarine Brigade’s combat formation to protect national sea and island sovereignty in all circumstances. (Photo: VNA)