ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy’s training ship “Rah Naward” this week conducted joint sailing operations with Italian Navy sail ship Amerigo Vespucci in the Gulf of Oman, the Pakistan Navy said in a statement, saying that the exercise provided a unique training experience for cadets.
The exercise was part of the Pakistani ship’s overseas deployment to Oman, aimed at fostering goodwill and providing practical training to cadets from the Pakistan Naval Academy, the Pakistan Navy said.
It said the exercise offered opportunities for cadets to enhance their skills in joint sailing operations.
“The planning and execution of this exercise, conducted while both ships were on their respective national tasking; exemplifies the high level of coordination and professionalism shared between the two navies,” the Pakistan Navy said.
It said the joint sailing operations provided a unique learning platform for cadets but also showcased distinct sailing techniques of two “Tall Ships” from different regions.
Tall ships are large sailing vessels with tall masts and traditional rigging.
“This interaction underscores the enduring collaboration and growing interoperability between the Pakistan Navy and global naval forces,” it added.
Pakistan Navy regularly partakes in bilateral exercises with regional countries to stem the spread of illegal maritime activities such as human smuggling, piracy and drug trafficking.
