Yết Kiêu (Damen Rescue Gear Ship 9316)

The Yết Kiêu (HQ-927) is a multipurpose submarine search and rescue ship operated by the Vietnam People's Navy. Designed by the Dutch Damen Group under the designation Rescue Gear Ship 9316, it is built to perform search, rescue, and salvage operations for disabled submarines. The vessel is equipped with advanced positioning systems, medical facilities, and deep-sea rescue equipment.

Construction of the vessel began in 2018 at the Z189 Shipyard in Vietnam using a design provided by the Netherlands-based Damen Group. It was launched in December 2019 and underwent extensive sea trials before being officially commissioned into service in July 2021. The ship was primarily acquired to provide vital search and rescue support for Vietnam's fleet of Improved Kilo-class submarines.