Viet Nam Coast Guard Signs Contract for Construction of Six TT-1000 Patrol Vessels

Thedjancuk
November 13, 2026
09 November 2026

Signing contract for the construction of six TT-1000 patrol vessels for Vet Nam Coast Guard (photo: QDND)

PANO - The Viet Nam Coast Guard held a contract-signing conference on November 2 for the construction of six TT-1000 patrol vessels using Japanese official development assistance (ODA) loans.

Lieutenant General Le Dinh Cuong, Commander of the Viet Nam Coast Guard, and Mr. Sachio Okumura, Chairman and CEO of Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., co-chaired the conference.

In his remarks, Lieutenant General Le Dinh Cuong emphasized that the construction of six TT-1000 offshore patrol vessels using Japanese ODA loans was of practical significance, marking a new step in the development and modernization of the Viet Nam Coast Guard’s fleet. The project would also contribute to promoting friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan, including defense cooperation.

With a displacement of 1,100 tons, this vessel will fall between the Haterumi class and the Iwami class within the Japan Coast Guard's inventory (photo: JCG)

Highly appreciating the coordination and sense of responsibility demonstrated by relevant agencies and units during the preparation and completion of procedures leading to the contract signing, Lieutenant General Le Dinh Cuong called on all parties to maintain close coordination and fully fulfill their contractual rights and obligations in compliance with Vietnamese law and relevant regulations.

He also requested that relevant agencies, units, and enterprises focus on implementing the contractual tasks, ensuring progress, quality, and efficiency, while proactively exchanging information and promptly coordinating to address any difficulties or obstacles arising during project implementation.

The project to build six TT-1000 patrol vessels will help enhance the Viet Nam Coast Guard’s maritime law enforcement capabilities while further strengthening the sound friendship and cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan.



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