Da Nang (VNA) - The Australian Navy warship, HMAS Ballarat, landed TienSa port on June 4, beginning a goodwill visit to the central city of Da Nang.
During their stay from June 4-8, the ship’s Commander and crew are scheduled tomeet pay a coutersy visit to the High Command of Military Zone 5, the HighCommand of Navy Region 3, and leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee.
They will have sport activities with officers and soldiers of the High Commandof Navy Region 3, and have sightseeing in Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue.
The guided missile frigate HMAS Ballarat with 166officers and sailors on board iscommanded by Commander David Landon, CSM, Royal Australian Navy (RAN). HMAS Ballaratis an ANZAC Class guided missile frigate with roles including air defence,anti-submarine and surface warfare, surveillance, interdiction andreconnaissance.
HMAS Ballarat is the 23rd Royal Australian Navy (RAN) warship making a goodwillvisit to Vietnam since bilateral defence relations were established.-VNA