Northern Fleet frigate Admiral Gorshkov makes business visit to Algeria
04.09.2023
A detachment of ships and support vessels of the Northern Fleet headed by the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov has completed a business call at the port of Oran of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and continued fulfilment of tasks under the long-range campaign plan.
Together with the frigate, the medium sea tanker Vyazma made a business call. The visit of the Russian sailors lasted three days. During this time, the ships' crews replenished fresh water and food supplies and rested from the sea watch.
North Sea sailors took part in football competitions with Algerian military sailors. Bus excursions to the sights of Algeria were organised for Russian sailors.
The long-range voyage of the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov began on 4 January with its departure from the main base of the Northern Fleet - Severomorsk. The frigate's crew took part in two international naval exercises in the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, and also made business calls in the ports of the Republic of South Africa, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic.
Information Activities Office of the Northern region (Severomorsk)
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