On the morning of August 4, the Royal Malaysian Navy ship KD Selangor-176, commanded by Commander Che Mohd Fakrul Azizi Bin Che Lah, along with 97 crew members, docked at Cam Ranh International Port, commencing a courtesy visit to Khánh Hòa Province from August 4 to August 7.
Attending the welcoming ceremony were Colonel Nguyễn Minh Lành, Deputy Chief of Staff of Navy Region 4; leaders of the Khánh Hòa Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs; and the Khánh Hòa Provincial Border Guard Command. Representing Tan Cang – Petro Cam Ranh Company Limited was Lieutenant Colonel Đặng Anh Diệp, Director of the company.
The visit aims to strengthen cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the armed forces and Navies of Vietnam and Malaysia. As part of the visit, the ship’s commanding officers will pay courtesy calls to the leaders of the Khánh Hòa Provincial People’s Committee and the Navy Region 4 Command. Additionally, the ship’s officers and sailors will participate in sports exchanges with officers and soldiers of Navy Region 4, conduct joint exercises at sea, and visit local historical and cultural sites.
In executing the ship welcoming plan, Cam Ranh International Port coordinated effectively with relevant units and functional agencies such as the Ministry of National Defence’s Foreign Relations Department, Navy Region 4 Command, Customs, Border Guard, Maritime Administration, and Ship Agents to ensure the quality of services provided to the vessel, as well as the successful execution of reception and foreign affairs activities at the port. The port proves worthy of being the flagship of the Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) system in carrying out defense foreign affairs missions.
Also on the morning of August 4, Cam Ranh International Port welcomed the international cruise ship ZHAO SHANG YI DUN with over 500 passengers and crew members arriving at the Port. This marks the 16th international cruise ship to call at Cam Ranh International Port in 2025. Preparation and reception for the passengers were meticulously organized, both facilitating passenger convenience and ensuring the fulfillment of military defense duties.
