Training ship Smolniy finishes call at port of La Guaira of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
09.08.2024
The Baltic Fleet's training ship Smolniy, performing a long-distance sea voyage to conduct maritime practice of cadets of naval training institutions of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, completed an unofficial call to the port of La Guaira of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
The training ship's crew stayed in the port of Venezuela from 6 August. During this time, in the port of Venezuela, the training ship Smolniy replenished its supply of water and food. Cadets and crew had a rest on the shore from a long sea voyage and conducted a technical inspection of the ship. At present, the Baltic Fleet's training ship Smolniy put to the sea and set a course in the designated area of the Atlantic Ocean according to the long-distance voyage plan.
A stay programme was organised for the Russian naval personnel with visits to historical sites, the administration centre of La Guaira, and cultural and sporting events.
Previously, from 27 to 30 July, the training ship Smolniy visited the port of Havana in the Republic of Cuba with an unofficial visit.
The training ship's long-distance sea voyage is a part of the maritime practice of cadets of naval training institutions of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. Future naval officers carry out a training programme on the ship, in particular on communication and shipping. In total, more than 300 cadets take part in the sea voyage.
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