ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Coastal Command Annual Efficiency Competition Parade was held at PNS Qasim, Manora on Wednesday.
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasion as chief guest. Upon his arrival, the chief guest was received by Commander Coast Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani.
The Efficiency Competition Parade is conducted annually by the coastal command of Pakistan Navy to mark the culmination of its operational year wherein efficiency shields are awarded to the selected units based on their achievements throughout the year.
While addressing the ceremony, the chief guest highlighted that coastal command of Pakistan Navy has been entrusted with the onerous task of safeguarding the Coast from Sir Creek to Jiwani, under challenging internal and external security situation and harsh topographic environment.
The CNS expressed satisfaction over operational readiness of Pakistan Navy in prevalent maritime challenges including security aspects related to Gwadar Port and maritime components of CPEC.
He reiterated Pakistan Navy’s unflinching resolve to ensure the seaward defence of vital maritime infrastructure and protection of maritime interests of Pakistan against all threats and challenges.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Commander Coast Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani highlighted the operational achievements of the coastal command and presented a resume of activities undertaken during the year 2018. He stated that the Coastal Command, besides other operational activities had also actively participated in major Maritime Exercise, Seaspark 2018.
Later, the chief guest gave away efficiency shields to the units for their best performance, during the year 2018.