PN flotilla conducts drill in Oman

A Pakistan Navy flotilla, comprising the sail ships and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship conducted a “Passage Exercise” with Royal Oman Navy ship KHASAB, the ISPR said in a a statement on Sunday.

The exercise at sea aimed to enhance interoperability between the two navies and promote shared learning through bilateral conduct of naval exercises. “Pakistan and Oman are maritime neighbours and frequent visits of dignitaries, port calls by ships and joint exercises are a regular feature,” the ISPR said.

The flotilla, comprising PNS RAH NAWARD (Sail Ship), PNS MADADGAR and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship PMSS KASHMIR was warmly welcomed by Omani authorities upon arrival at the Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat.

During the visit, the mission commander along with the commanding officers also held meetings with naval leadership of Oman, including Acting Commander of Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), DG Ops and Plans, Commander Maritime Security Centre, Commander Said Bin Sultan Naval Base and Commandant Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy, it added.