China increases ships around illicit rig
08:29, 2014/06/23
China deployed some 133-137 ships, up 19 from Saturday, to guard the oil rig Haiyang Shiyou 981 illegally placed in Viet Nam’s waters since early May, according to the Fisheries Surveillance Department.
Of the total figure, there were 42-44 coast guard ships, 14-15 cargo ships, 54 fishing boats and five military ones, the Department said.
At 6:40am and 8:13am, the Vietnamese law enforcement forces detected two Chinese reconnaissance aircraft at an altitude of 1,000-2,000m in the West-Southwest and the South-Southwest area, about 12-13 nautical miles from the illicit rig.
Chinese ships continued following closely behind and disturbing the vessels of the Vietnamese law enforcement forces and were ready to ram and fire water cannon at the Vietnamese vessels right in Viet Nam’s waters.
Vietnamese fisheries surveillance vessels still retained their operation about 10 – 12 nautical miles from the rig and conducted communication actions requesting the Chinese side to withdraw the rig and escort ships out of Viet Nam’s waters.
Meanwhile, some 54 Chinese fishing boats, supported by coast guard ship coded 46102, formed a line to illegally prevent the Vietnamese fishing boats from fishing in their traditional grounds, about 35-40 nautical miles from the rig./.
Chinese ships continued following closely behind and disturbing the vessels of the Vietnamese law enforcement forces and were ready to ram and fire water cannon at the Vietnamese vessels right in Viet Nam’s waters.
Vietnamese fisheries surveillance vessels still retained their operation about 10 – 12 nautical miles from the rig and conducted communication actions requesting the Chinese side to withdraw the rig and escort ships out of Viet Nam’s waters.
Meanwhile, some 54 Chinese fishing boats, supported by coast guard ship coded 46102, formed a line to illegally prevent the Vietnamese fishing boats from fishing in their traditional grounds, about 35-40 nautical miles from the rig./.
22:34, 2025/02/24
Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin baseline helps protect sovereignty rights
The baseline, which determines the width of Vietnam’s territorial sea in the Gulf of Tonkin, is the legal basis for its maritime boundaries, in line with the United Nations Convention and the Vietnam-China delimitation agreement.
19:52, 2025/01/19
President and spouse join overseas Vietnamese celebrating tradition ahead of Tet
The traditional carp release ceremony, a ritual marking the transition from the old year to the new, is an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
17:01, 2025/01/02
Eight Vietnamese ready for UN peacekeeping
Vietnam continues to demonstrate its active participation in the pursuit of world peace by sending eight officers to peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
18:15, 2024/12/19
Highlights of Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024
A display of defense innovations at the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024.
20:04, 2024/12/03
Vietnamese Pho continues to spread its international reach
Pho has followed Vietnamese people around the globe as a traditional dish loved by many foreigners, contributing to honoring the culinary culture of the “S-shaped country”.
17:10, 2024/10/25
Hanoi students honored for creative logo celebrating German-Vietnamese ties
The red, yellow and black logo designed by two students from Hanoi has won the logo design competition to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam.
- Vietnam condemns violence by Chinese authorities in Hoang Sa
- Hanoi set to pilot centralized government services
- Vietnam National Day: Insights from expats
- Musical featuring the Spratlys to be aired
- Countries recognize Vietnam’s right to claim extended continental shelf in UN submission
- Vietnam submits limits of continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the East Sea's Central area