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On January 9, at the port of Flotilla 401 under Coast Guard Region 4 Command (Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province), Major General Nguyen Van Dung, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command, visited, encouraged, and assigned tasks to officers and personnel of vessel KN-373 of Fisheries Surveillance Squadron No. 3 under Coast Guard Region 2 Command. This force is coordinating with functional units of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command to carry out patrol, inspection, and IUU prevention and control missions during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026.

At the working session, Major General Nguyen Van Dung directly inspected the preparations, inquired about the living conditions, and assessed the ideological situation of officers and personnel, while commending the strong sense of responsibility and determination demonstrated by the crew of vessel KN-373. He emphasized that performing duties during the nation’s traditional Lunar New Year is both an honor and a significant responsibility for maritime servicemen, making an important contribution to upholding law and order, and ensuring security, stability, and safety in Vietnam’s maritime areas.

Major General Nguyen Van Dung, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command, encourages officers and servicemen of vessel KN-373 ahead of their deployment for mission duties. (Photo: Coast Guard Region 4 Command)

Major General Nguyen Van Dung urged each officer and serviceman to continue upholding strong political resolve, strictly observing discipline and the law, and handling situations in a timely and appropriate manner in accordance with regulations. He stressed the importance of fostering unity, proactively overcoming difficulties, and successfully fulfilling assigned tasks under all conditions.

At the same time, he requested Party committees and commanding officers at all levels, particularly those aboard vessel KN-373, to continue paying close attention to and ensuring adequate logistical and technical support, as well as the proper implementation of regimes and policies. He emphasized the need to take good care of the material and spiritual well-being of servicemen and their families, creating a solid foundation that enables officers and personnel to remain focused on their duties and steadfast at sea amid the waves and winds during the Lunar New Year holidays.

Moved by the close attention and guidance from the leadership of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command, Captain Phan Duc Hoang, Political Officer of vessel KN-373, affirmed that although celebrating Tet away from their families, every officer and serviceman clearly recognizes the honor and responsibility entrusted to them and fully understands the importance of their mission. He noted that the crew remains united and determined, strictly complying with State laws and military discipline, and is resolute in successfully carrying out patrol, inspection, and IUU prevention and control missions during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026.

The timely leadership and direction from the Standing Board of the Party Committee and the Commanders of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command serve as a great source of encouragement, strengthening confidence, resolve, and determination among the officers and personnel of vessel KN-373 as they head out to sea, contributing to the safeguarding of peace and stability in the southwestern maritime and island areas of the Fatherland during the spring season.

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