The Khanh Hoa 1, is among the most modern of its type in Southeast Asia and the biggest mobile hospital ship in Vietnam. It also conducts search and rescue missions at sea.
The 2,000-tonne ship can transport 200 people and operate for 45 consecutive days at sea.
Truong Thi Keo,75, from Hoa Xuan Nam Commune received a medical examination on the ship on June 21. She was very surprised to see the modern ship with different kinds of medical equipment.
Trinh Cong Tuan, who is suffering from a stomach ache, received medicine after undergoing an ultrasound.
The operation room of the ship
Captain and Doctor Tran Van Ha said that this time, the ship would provide medical check-ups and medicine for 180 residents in Phu Yen.
After completing the examinations, the vessel will bring people ashore.