“Farewell Ho Chi Minh City. We are honoured to be part of the celebrations for 50 years of UK-Vietnam diplomatic relations,” the commanding officer of HMS Spey wrote on Twitter.

British sailors bid farewell to Ho Chi Minh City leaders and Vietnamese Navy officers. Photo: HMS Spey/ Twitter
Photo: HMS Spey/ Twitter

In a subsequent social media post, the British Embassy in Vietnam released several photos of British sailors conducting PASSEX exercises with soldiers on board a Vietnamese Navy missile boat. This was the last activity of the sailors of HMS Spey during this visit.

“This is the second time the two navies have conducted Exercise PASSEX. Farewell to HMS Spey. We hope to welcome her and her crew back soon,” the statement said.

British sailors salute Vietnamese naval ship. Photo: British Embassy/ Twitter

According to the military, PASSEX (passing exercise) is the name given to the exercises organized by the two fleets with the mission of enhancing cooperation in military operations or in humanitarian relief missions.

Photo: British Embassy/ Twitter
Vietnamese Navy soldiers bid farewell to a British patrol ship. Photo: British Embassy/ Twitter
HMS Spey heading out to sea. Photo: British Embassy/ Twitter
Photo of international school students in Vietnam visiting British patrol ship On February 9, the British crew organized for 18 students from an international school in Vietnam to visit the interior of the patrol ship HMS Spey.
Image of HMS Spey crew playing football in Vietnam On the first day of their visit to Vietnam, British sailors on HMS Spey participated in a number of exchange activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.