Commander of Iran's First Naval Zone Admiral Hossein Azad referred to the heavy traffic of ships in South Sea and the Indian Ocean and highlighted their roles in improving the conditions of maritime economy.
Azad noted that providing security of the ships and preparing their rescue is necessary.
This year, Oman hosts one-week long joint maritime rescue drill in the South Sea and the Indian Ocean, aimed at providing security of the region, he said.
The official said that the Iranian flotilla, attending the drill, consists of Iran's Sabalan destroyer, Lavan logistic warship, SH3D helicopter and Falakhen navy ship with the capacity of 1000 crew members.
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Publish Date: 8 April 2017 - 15:28
Tehran, April 8, IRNA -- Iranian Navy flotilla departed for Oman on Saturday to attend a joint maritime rescue drill in the South Sea and north of Indian Ocean.