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On March 7, the Thang Long ship completed its two-day journey from Hai Phong City, arriving in Vung Tau City. This aluminum alloy boat is now largest passenger ship in Vietnam.
Launched in 2020, the Thang Long can host up to 1,017 guests. In comparison, other high-speed ships servicing the Vung Tau – Con Dao route, under the same investor, typically measure 47 meters in length and can accommodate nearly 600 passengers.
All decks provide outdoor spaces for passengers to enjoy the scenery.
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Vu Van Khuong, Director of Phu Quoc High-Speed Boat Joint Stock Company, the boat investor, said the ship’s design was inspired by the yachts of billionaires worldwide. It features an elongated inverted bow to ensure smooth operation even in windy seas like those between Vung Tau and Con Dao. He indicated that the boat is capable of operating in 62–74 km/h winds.
Positioned at the back of the boat are the crane and lifeboat.
Khuong noted that the Thang Long boat is tailored for the route from Vung Tau City and Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Island. Due to its considerable length and size, the boat can only dock at large, deep-water ports.
The boat’s design diagram is displayed on the passenger decks.
In a presentation by the designer, a scenario was depicted where two ship compartments were punctured consecutively, yet the ship remained safe and afloat. In such an event, the boat’s operator simply needs to shut the watertight doors, activate the suction pump, and engage the anti-submergence devices. This protocol allows for more time to evacuate passengers safely.
The VIP cabin seats are all leather covered. According to the investor, the boat is equipped with an audio and visual system that complies with national technical standards for building and classifying high-speed boats, meeting the requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The luggage compartment and lifebuoys onboard are situated above the seats.
The fire alarm system and surveillance cameras are conveniently placed throughout the boat.
The coffee area on the fourth deck of the boat.
The cockpit has three seats and is equipped with an advanced control system, anti-collision technology for sea navigation, and a screen connecting cameras to monitor all compartments, assisting the driver in managing any situations that may arise.
Starting from March, the Thang Long high-speed boat will depart from Vung Tau to Con Dao three times a week – on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – and return trips will be available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
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General ticket prices range from VND790,000 to VND950,000 ($32 to $38) per trip, while VIP tickets cost VND1.2 million ($48) per trip.
Special rates for children, disabled individuals, and seniors range from VND550,000 to VND760,000 ($22 to $30) per trip. It’s important to note that these ticket prices do not cover the usage fees at Con Dao passenger port for passengers.
Khuong mentioned that once the Ho Chi Minh City – Con Dao high-speed route is licensed, the Thang Long boat will operate concurrently in both locations.
In the mornings, the boat will transport passengers from Vung Tau to Con Dao, while in the afternoons, it will facilitate journeys from Con Dao to Ho Chi Minh City and vice versa.
Source: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/travel/a-look-inside-vietnams-largest-high-speed-passenger-vessel-4720728.html
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journey /ˈdʒɝː.ni/ (n): hành trình
aluminum /əˈluː.mə.nəm/ (n): nhôm
alloy /ˈæl.ɔɪ/ (n): hợp kim
launch /lɑːntʃ/ [C1] (v): ra mắt
route /ruːt/ /raʊt/ [B1] (n): tuyến đường
accommodate /əˈkɑː.mə.deɪt/ (v): chứa, có sức chứa
dock /dɑːk/ (v): cập cảng
deck /dek/ (n): boong tàu
compartment /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/ (n): khoang
cater to sb/sth /ˈkeɪ.t̬ɚ/ (v): phục vụ cho ai/cái gì
knot /nɑːt/ (n): hải lý
scenery /ˈsiː.nɚ.i/ [B1] (n): phong cảnh
inspire /ɪnˈspaɪr/ (v): truyền cảm hứng
yacht /jɑːt/ (n): du thuyền
feature sth /ˈfiː.tʃɚ/ [B2] (v): có cái gì như một đặc thù
elongate /ɪˈlɑːŋ.ɡeɪt/ (v): kéo dài
inverted /ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ɪd/ (adj): ngược
bow /baʊ/ (n): mũi tàu
tailor /ˈteɪ.lɚ/ (v): thiết kế riêng
scenario /səˈner.i.oʊ/ (n): kịch bản
depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ [C2] (v): mô tả
puncture /ˈpʌŋk.tʃɚ/ (v): đâm thủng
consecutively /kənˈsek.jə.t̬ɪv.li/ (adv): liên tiếp, lần lượt
afloat /əˈfloʊt/ (adj): nổi
watertight /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.taɪt/ (adj): kín nước
suction /ˈsʌk.ʃən/ (n): hút
submerge /səbˈmɝːdʒ/ (v): làm ngập
protocol /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.kɑːl/ (n): giao thức, quy trình
evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ (v): sơ tán passengers safely.
comply with sth /kəmˈplaɪ/ [C1] (v – formal): phù hợp với, đạt chuẩn
luggage compartment /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/ (n): khoang hành lý
lifebuoy /ˈlaɪf.bɔɪ/ (n): phao cứu sinh
cockpit /ˈkɑːk.pɪt/ (n): buồng lái
collision /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/ (n): va chạm
arise /əˈraɪz/ [C1] (v): phát sinh
depart /dɪˈpɑːrt/ [B1] (v): khởi hành
license /ˈlaɪ.səns/ (v): cấp phép
concurrently /kənˈkɝː.ənt.li/ (adv): một cách đồng thời
facilitate sth /fəˈsɪl.ə.teɪt/ [C1] (v): tạo điều kiện cho, hỗ trợ điều gì
and vice versa /ˌvaɪ.sə ˈvɝː.sə/ [C1] (expression): và ngược lại
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