Video: Navy's 48th Escort Task Force Completes Escort Mission in the Gulf of Aden
This morning (the 23rd), the Navy's 48th escort task force, consisting of the missile destroyer Tangshan, the missile frigate Daqing, and the comprehensive supply ship Taihu, successfully completed its escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and returned to a military port in Qingdao, Shandong, where hundreds of officers, soldiers, and family representatives welcomed the task force's triumphant return.
On October 11 last year, the task force set sail from Qingdao, completing a 378-day mission covering over 150,000 nautical miles and safely escorting 423 vessels from both domestic and foreign origins. During the mission, the task force organized targeted training including armed rescue operations and helicopter flights across day and night, participated in the "Peace Mission-2026" maritime joint exercise in South Africa and Pakistan, took part in the China-Pakistan "Maritime Guardian-4" joint exercise, attended the 50th anniversary celebration parade of Seychelles' independence, and made friendly visits to Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Malaysia, with technical stops in Oman, Kenya, Singapore, and other countries.
The 48th Escort Task Force of the Navy completed its escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and returned to Qingdao on October 23, 2023. The deployment lasted 378 days, during which the task force escorted 423 vessels and participated in joint exercises with South Africa and Pakistan. They also conducted various training activities, including a helicopter night flight.
- The 48th Escort Task Force completed its mission in the Gulf of Aden.
- The task force returned to Qingdao after 378 days at sea.
- They escorted 423 vessels during their deployment.
- The task force participated in joint exercises with South Africa and Pakistan.
- They conducted various training activities including a helicopter night flight.