Daily Times

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Sunday visited forward posts of Pakistan Marines along Sir Creek to review the Pakistan Marines formations during Major Maritime Exercise SEASPARK 2018.

Upon his arrival at different posts area, the naval chief was received by Commander Coast Rear Admiral Moazzam Ilyas and Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Asif Khaliq. Comprehensive briefings were given to the Naval chief about the troops deployed for the defence of area. The naval chief also inspected the forward locations and appreciated the alertness, commitment and readiness of deployed troops.

He directed officials to ensure optimal utilization of latest weaponry/ equipment with motivation and alacrity in order to safeguard maritime boundaries of Pakistan. He commended officers and men for maintaining high morale, courage and spirit of sacrifice to defend frontiers of the country.

While interacting with troops, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi expressed great satisfaction on the operational readiness and lauded their level of motivation and determination to safeguard maritime frontiers of the country at critical area under harsh topographic environment, comprising marshes, swamps and unpredictable waterways. Rear Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), was also present on the occasion.

Earlier, the naval staff visited Joint Maritime Information and Coordination Centre (JMICC) at Manora, Karachi. He was given detailed briefings on the operational aspects in the presence of other maritime stakeholders.

It might be mentioned that the JMICC had been established by the Pakistan Navy to harmonize the efforts of all maritime stakeholders through timely gathering and sharing of information to effectively safeguard maritime interests of Pakistan.

Published in Daily Times, October 29^th 2018.