MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) plans to send a
contingent of Filipino sailors to the Vietnam People's Navy (VPN)'s
Naval Shipyard X46 for training on the art of modern warship
construction.
Naval Shipyard X46, also known as Hai Long
Shipbuilding, is equipped with state-of-the-art shipbuilding equipment
and is capable of constructing modern, high-speed warships weighing up
to 500 tons.
This proposal came up during PN flag-officer-in-charge Vice Admiral Alexander Pama's visit to Vietnam early this month.
During
his visit, the PN chief discussed the proposal with VPN head Admiral
Nguyen Van Hien , who was described as very receptive to the proposal.
If
the deal push through, PN personnel would gain more knowledge in
refurbishing and repairing their naval vessels thus translating to
saving as the PN would no longer rely on foreign and commercial
dockyards for their maintenance.
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PNA | ZamboTimes.Com | March 28, 2012 | Article Link
