26-04-2025
RNO marks milestone in landing craft project
BANGKOK: The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) celebrated the laying of the first iron plate for the construction of four automated landing craft, part of the 'Sawari' project, at Marsun Shipbuilding Company in the Kingdom of Thailand.
The ceremony was held under the auspices of Dr Mohammed bin Nasser al Zaabi, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence and attended by Rear Admiral Saif bin Nasser al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), Issa bin Abdullah al Alawi, the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Thailand, senior officers from the Ministry of Defence and Thai officials.
On the sidelines of the visit, HE the Secretary-General and his accompanying delegation met with HE Lieutenant General Nattapon Narkpanit, Deputy Minister of Defence of Thailand, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The delegation also toured the Defence Industries and Military Energy Centre at the Thai Ministry of Defence and participated in a workshop with leading Thai defence manufacturers. — ONA
