Al Zubara warship makes first stop in Tangier on its journey to Bahrain

TDT | Tangier

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Bahrain’s patrol warship RBNS Al Zubara has made a port call in Tangier, the Moroccan city on the Strait of Gibraltar, the first stop on its journey from the UK to Bahrain. Upon her arrival at the port, the warship was welcomed by a representative of the Bahrain Embassy in Morocco, a liaison officer from the Royal Moroccan Navy, a representative of the Maritime Ports Authority of Morocco and several guests.

The visit was the first by a military naval ship from the Royal Bahraini Navy of the Bahrain Defense Force to a Moroccan port. All necessary services and facilities were provided to the vessel in accordance with international maritime protocols and norms. Bahrain Ambassador to Morocco Khalid bin Salman Al Musallam visited Al Zubara at the port where he was welcomed by the mission commander, the ship’s captain, assistant and officers.

The ambassador was briefed on the warship’s special features that use modern technology in the management, operation and control of its system, including navigation and communication, the engine and generator operating and control system, the fire control system, damage control and a combat system.