In the future, Vietnam is likely to purchase more US patrol boats for its Coast Guard and Navy.
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| This information was quoted by Jane's Military Magazine as a White House statement saying that Vietnam is looking to buy more defense products from the United States. Photo source: Pinterest |
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| According to the Government Portal, during his visit to the United States and talks with President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed interest in receiving more defense equipment from the United States, including patrol boats for the coast guard. Photo source: Zing |
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| Notably, a few days before Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's visit, the US handed over to the Vietnam Coast Guard the Hamilton-class patrol ship USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC 722) on May 25 at the coast guard base in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo source: Naval Today |
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| It is known that the transfer of the USCGC Morgenthau is part of the Excess Defense Equipment (EDA) program between the two countries agreed upon not long ago. And the USCGC Morgenthau is expected to help the Vietnam Coast Guard improve its law enforcement capacity at sea, especially in the East Sea. In the photo is the USCGC Morgenthau crew leaving the ship before being handed over to Vietnamese representatives. Photo source: dvidshub.net. |
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| Image of Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Dam (left), Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard, and Rear Admiral Michael J. Haycock, assistant chief of staff for acquisitions and chief of staff for acquisitions, US Coast Guard, shaking hands during the handover ceremony of USCGC Morgenthau at the Honolulu base on May 25. Photo source: dvidshub.net. |
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| With a displacement of up to 3,250 tons, the Hamilton-class patrol ship will significantly enhance the patrolling and protection capabilities of the Vietnam Coast Guard's exclusive economic zone. This is also considered the largest patrol ship of the Vietnam Coast Guard. Photo source: dvidshub.net. |
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| When joining the Vietnam Coast Guard, USCGC Morgenthau was renamed CSB 8020. Photo source: dvidshub.net. |
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| The moment the crew of CSB 8020 raised our country's national flag on the USCGC Morgenthau. It is known that before being transferred to Vietnam, the USCGC Morgenthau was also completely maintained and repainted with its characteristic white paint. Photo source: dvidshub.net. |
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| On May 22, at Ky Ha port (Quang Nam), Mr. Ted Osius, US Ambassador to Vietnam, officially handed over 6 45-foot Metal Shark patrol boats (equivalent to 14m) to the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 2 (CSBVN). Photo source: Infonet |
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| These patrol vessels will support Coast Guard Region 2 in inter-coastal patrols and law enforcement against smuggling, illicit trafficking, piracy and armed robbery against ships, and illegal fishing. This is considered an important step in expanding security cooperation between the United States and Vietnam. Immediately after the transfer ceremony, the Coast Guard will begin training and commissioning activities, putting the vessels into official operation. Photo source: Metal Shark |
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| It is not yet clear what other types of US Coast Guard cutters Vietnam is targeting. Notably, along with the Hamilton-class cutters, Vietnam had proposed to buy five 110-foot (about 34m) Island-class fast patrol boats, but the US did not approve them. Photo source: Wikipedia |
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| The US Coast Guard (USCG) currently has about 238 patrol boats, 1,523 motorboats of various types, and 187 aircraft. The largest ship equipped for the USCG is the Polar class, with a full displacement of 13,623 tons and a length of 122m. Photo source: Wikipedia |
According to kienthuc.net.vn
