The Portuguese submarine “Arbao” will pass in Morocco

The Portuguese submarine “Arbao” will pass in Morocco

In a press release, the administration specified that it is the first Portuguese submarine to carry out a mission of this kind, “emphasizing that this is the first time that a national submarine has crossed the equator,” and that this is what “tests the operational logistical capacity of the” navy.

The “Open Sea 23.2” initiative aims to “develop bilateral and multilateral cooperation measures, within the framework of, among other things, the” 5 + 5 Defense “initiative with Morocco”.

“During this period, the submarine ‘Arbao’ will also contribute to maritime security in an area of ​​operations located in the South Atlantic Ocean, between the coasts of Brazil and West Africa,” the Navy said.

For 120 days, the submarine will visit two continents and five countries, namely Cape Verde, Brazil, South Africa, Angola and Morocco, “traveling more than 13,000 miles and totaling about 2,500 hours of sailing,” adding that the garrison will be commanded by Commander Tavira Pinto.

“The ‘Arpão’ mission will contribute to strengthening military and diplomatic cooperation relations between Portugal and each of the countries visited, with a focus on the commemoration of Portugal, Camis and the Portuguese Communities Day, which will be held this year in South Africa and in the presence of His Excellency the President of the Republic.”

The Navy also notes that “the submarine’s operational characteristics allow it to conduct covert patrols at any time of the year and in any location, thus ensuring that waters under national sovereignty or jurisdiction, or any other place where it requires its presence, may benefit from an additional assurance of safe navigation.” “.

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