The ships, which left Cam Ranh Port on Sunday evening, transport hundreds of tonnes of goods, necessities, fruits and vegetables, including for the Lunar New Year.
The goods will be distributed to naval soldiers at 33 military posts across Spratly Islands.
One of the four ships transports Tet goods for soldiers at the Spratly Islands
Senior Lieutenant Colonel Luong Xuan Giap from Naval Region 4’s Brigade 146 said that despite numerous difficulties caused by the on-going Covid-19, many localities nationwide have supported soldiers in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands. On behalf of the brigade, he expressed deep thanks to the public’s assistance.
Nguyen Tan Tuan, chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee, presented gifts to the delegation which brings the goods to soldiers.
The four ships also include many soldiers who volunteer to be on duty on the Spratly Islands.
Lieutenant Nguyen Dac Lu from Brigade 146 said he was proud to be part of the delegation to the Spratly Islands this time.
Bringing Tet presents to soldiers is an annual activity to support those serving in armed forces who are serving tours of duty at sea and on the islands.