Naval Shipyard X55 Begins Construction of 4 New Military Vessels

30 Oktober 2026

The delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony (photos: QDND)

On the morning of October 28th, in Can Tho City, the X55 Naval Shipyard (Hai Binh One-Member Limited Liability Company), Logistics and Technical Department of the Navy, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of four new military vessels.

Over the years, the X55 Naval Shipyard has successfully built many classes of support vessels for the Navy  and its units. The project involves building four military vessels with approved configurations and features; these vessels are designed to participate in protecting maritime sovereignty and islands, search and rescue operations, and other assigned tasks.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Colonel Bui Van Tien, Head of the Shipbuilding Management Department, General Staff, Vietnam Navy, said that the investment in building new military ships demonstrates the deep concern of the Party, the State, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense  for the Navy, as well as for shipbuilding factories in the military; contributing to improving the capacity, level and experience of shipbuilding in the country, gradually mastering modern shipbuilding technology.

"To ensure the shipbuilding proceeds according to schedule and meets quality standards, I request that the X55 Naval Shipyard, consulting and classification societies, and contractors supplying materials and equipment adhere strictly to the coordination regulations; paying particular attention to occupational safety , equipment safety, and fire prevention and control; and ensuring the ship is delivered to the Navy on schedule," Colonel Bui Van Tien emphasized.

(QDND)