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Russian research vessel arrives in Vietnam for joint marine survey
A Russian scientific research ship has docked in Vietnamese waters to conduct joint marine surveys as part of expanded bilateral cooperation. The expedition marks the third collaborative marine science mission between the two countries.
LSN Vietnam ·
Russia's Akademik Oparin research vessel has arrived in Vietnamese waters to undertake a comprehensive marine scientific survey running through mid-December. The joint expedition represents the third collaborative marine research mission conducted in Vietnamese waters and signals deepening scientific ties between Moscow and Hanoi.
The survey, scheduled to run from November 4 through December 12, is among the first major field activities implemented under the Vietnam-Russia roadmap for marine scientific research cooperation spanning 2026-2035. The initiative underscores both nations' commitment to expanding knowledge-sharing in oceanographic and marine environmental research.
The partnership reflects growing cooperation between Vietnam and Russia across multiple sectors, with marine science emerging as a key area for bilateral collaboration. Such joint expeditions enable scientists from both countries to pool expertise and resources in studying the waters of Southeast Asia.
The research vessel's visit comes as Vietnam continues to strengthen international scientific partnerships in the region. The Akademik Oparin expedition is expected to generate valuable data on marine conditions and ecosystems in Vietnamese territorial waters.