As a crew member, I am filled with pride that I can accept the welcome gift of the 'water gate'. "As the sea breeze gently brushed the bow of the ship, on the deck of the Red River ship, Zhang Jun, the commander of the first escort mission, recalled when the 47th escort fleet of the Red River ship docked at Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, the Tanzanian navy welcomed the arrival of Chinese warships with the highest etiquette of the 'water gate'. On December 18th last year, the 47th batch of escort fleet Red River ships successfully completed a one-year escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and returned to a military port in Zhoushan, Zhejiang. This is the first escort mission carried out by the ship since its commissioning in 2022. A year of fierce battles has provided officers and soldiers with comprehensive training and testing of their ability to carry out diverse tasks. Setting sail means embarking on a campaign. One night, when the Honghe ship was traveling to a strange sea area, the system reported the discovery of an unknown target with very small echoes. Sudden situations are a test of practical combat, "said the officer of the ship, Fu Zhiyuan. Track suspicious targets. ”After the captain issues the order, immediately gather relevant personnel to assess the situation. At that time, everyone had only one thought in their hearts, which was to quickly capture the target and determine the situation. The target is either hidden or visible, and the officers and soldiers use various means to detect and scout it. For the first time dealing with emergencies overseas, Fu Zhiyuan remained highly vigilant. He said that in unfamiliar waters, any suspicious target is related to the safety of the ship's navigation and cannot make any mistakes. In the end, the officers and soldiers successfully dealt with this special situation. In the hearts of the officers and soldiers on long voyages, every special situation on the vast ocean is a tempering of their emergency response capabilities. This ability is precisely the confidence of the Chinese military in safeguarding regional and world peace. During the 368 day voyage, sailing tens of thousands of nautical miles, escorting 31 Chinese and foreign ships... During the escort period, the officers and soldiers of the Honghe ship always kept in mind their duties and missions, and excellently completed various tasks. Especially in the face of the complex and severe situation around the Gulf of Aden, the officers and soldiers of the Red River ship have not relaxed at all, always insisting on "sailing and training all the way". They carry out targeted training on ship damage management, counter-terrorism, and anti piracy, taking into account the characteristics of the mission area, and are ready to respond to emergencies at any time. Warships sailing far away carry limited supplies, and each reserve is very precious, which doubles the pressure on the cabin soldier Wu Haoqiang to ensure security. Before setting sail, I learned from several comrades who had previously carried out missions and prepared to deal with various situations. ”Wu Haoqiang said that during a shift in the early morning, he discovered water seepage from the external machine of the cold storage. It is important to know whether the operation of the cold storage is stable, as it directly affects the daily food supply of all the officers and soldiers on board. After troubleshooting, it was finally determined that the impeller of the cooling water pump had malfunctioned. In order to minimize equipment and material consumption as much as possible, the cabin crew joined forces to conduct on-site maintenance. Everyone worked tirelessly and finally eliminated the malfunction, allowing the cold storage to resume stable operation. Warships are mobile territories. The officers and soldiers said that when going abroad, they should be ambassadors of peace and friendship, fully showcasing the image of Chinese soldiers. We see sincerity and friendliness in Chinese soldiers. ”Recalling the evaluations of foreign personnel during the mission, maritime officer Liang Binyan told reporters that during the cultural and sports exchange activities held in Seychelles, a Serbian navy officer took the initiative to hold the translator on board and talked about his experience of communication with the previous group of Chinese escort fleet officers and soldiers during their visit, which she still remembers to this day. Sailing towards the peace of Shenlan Wei, magnificent trajectories are vivid witnesses of the Chinese Navy embracing the world and spreading friendship. In the future, we will advance into the ocean with higher standards and fulfill the solemn commitment of the Chinese military to maintaining world peace with courage and perseverance, "said the political commissar of Honghe Ship. (New Society)