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Vietnam submarine rescue ship development

Overview

Vietnam has expanded its naval rescue capabilities through the deployment and development of specialized, domestically built vessels.

In October 2026, the country deployed two ships, Yết Kiêu 927 and Ship 928, designed for submarine rescue and deep-sea operations. Yết Kiêu 927, built by the Z189 Shipyard, is equipped with a remotely operated vehicle capable of operating at depths of 4,000 meters to deliver supplies or clear obstacles.

By November 2026, the Vietnam People's Navy and Song Thu Corporation held a launching ceremony for Ship 928 in Da Nang. This 3,520-ton vessel is designed for emergency intervention, seabed surveying, and search and rescue. Following its launch, the ship is scheduled to undergo sea trials and equipment completion before final handover to the Navy.

Entities

Vietnam People's Navy · Song Thu Corporation · Z189 Shipyard · Yết Kiêu 927 · Ship 928

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam launches 3,520-ton submarine emergency rescue ship

    Vietnam has launched ship 928, a 3,520-ton specialized vessel designed for submarine emergency rescue and seabed surveying, built by Song Thu Corporation.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Vietnam deploys two domestically built submarine rescue ships

    Vietnam has deployed two domestically built rescue ships, Yết Kiêu 927 and Ship 928, capable of deep-sea submarine rescue using advanced robotics at depths of up to 4,000 meters.

Sources

cafef.vn · kenh14.vn