PNS Shahjahan departs after successful naval exercise

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Shahjahan which arrived in Colombo on 02nd June 2023 on a two-day official visit, departed the island on 04th June 2023. At her departure, the ship conducted a naval exercise with SLNS Parakramabahu of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo.

In the Passage Exercise (PASSEX), formations and ship manoeuvres, communication exercises were conducted, and it concluded with the customary cheer ship salute.

During the ship’s stay in Colombo, naval personnel of PNS Shahjahan took part in a volleyball tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Navy with a view to promoting the camaraderie between both navies. In addition, naval personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy visited PNS Shahjahan and observed the operational prowess of the Pakistan naval ship.

Visits of this nature will be a valuable tool in promoting cooperation between regional navies. Apart from that, naval exercises and other training engagements conducted during such visits help share knowledge and information about their respective maritime environments, which can be particularly valuable in dealing with nontraditional threats and other common maritime challenges.