RNO Commander Receives Singaporean Counterpart

Muscat: Rear Admiral Saif Nasser al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), received today at his office in Al Murtafa'a Camp Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and his accompanying delegation.

Upon the guest's arrival at the Royal Navy of Oman headquarters, an official reception ceremony was held, during which a detachment of the guard of honour performed the military salute.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views and discussed a number of topics of mutual interest.

Meanwhile, Maritime Security Centre also signed a memorandum of understanding with the navy of the friendly Republic of Singapore today at its headquarters in Al Murtafa'a Camp. The MoU pertains to the exchange of information in the field of maritime security.

The MoU was signed on the Omani side by Rear Admiral Saif Nasser al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman and Chairman of the Maritime Security Committee, and on the Singaporean side by Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of the Republic of Singapore Navy. The signing took place during his visit to the centre, where he listened to a briefing on its mandates and national roles in monitoring maritime navigation and enhancing response to incidents and emergencies.

He also viewed the equipment, technologies and systems that contribute to strengthening the centre's operational capabilities and raising its readiness and efficiency.

Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and his accompanying delegation also visited the Military Technical College today. Upon arrival, they were received by Brigadier Ahmed Khalafan al Hinai, Dean of the Military Technical College.

During the visit, the guest listened to a briefing on the Military Technical College and its educational mission of providing the Ministry of Defence and the Sultan's Armed Forces with qualified national cadres in accordance with the highest standards of academic and technical education.

He also viewed the modern technologies and educational and applied tools with which it is equipped to keep pace with the requirements of contemporary sciences.