Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Competition-2020 kicks off

KARACHI: 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical Competition commenced at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi.Six International teams besides Pakistan Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy were participating in the week long competition. The Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy graced the opening ceremony as a chief guest. During the PN International Nautical Competition, the teams from Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and Turkey would participate in the events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’.

Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life saving, seamanship and physical fitness contests would be competed under the training officials of the participating countries. The competition is a biennial maritime sports event; and the first series of which was held back in 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to promote healthy seamanship activities, uphold goodwill and foster strong ties among navies of friendly countries.