US's Most Modern Patrol Ship Visits Ho Chi Minh City
The USCGC Bertholf, the most modern patrol ship of the US Coast Guard, has docked in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This goodwill visit aims to strengthen cooperation between maritime law enforcement agencies of both countries and marks the first US naval vessel visit to the city in 20 years.
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