Ship's crew beefs up combat capabilities

The PLA Navy crew on board the guided-missile destroyer Haikou will continue to improve its combat capability and forge a strong naval force that is always ready and sure to win, according to the warship's commander, Captain Fan Jigong.

They have developed innovative tactics, imposed stricter requirements for combat training and will keep looking for ways to enhance their combat skills, Fan said.

"Our goal is that as long as our ship is sailing we are ready to fight. That is what we are always working on," he said.