Ukranian naval officers in training with the Icelandic Coast Guard
The Ukranian naval officers proudly holding their flag on board Þór, but at the request of the Icelandic Coast Guard, we made sure their faces were not recognizable. Photo/Icelandic Coast Guard
Iceland is responsible for the training of Ukrainian naval officers on board the Icelandic Coast Guard. The naval officers have been on board the Icelandic Coast Guard ships recently and received practical training in maritime studies, surveillance, and operations at sea, such as search and rescue. The project is part of a training project of NATO and the Icelandic Coast Guard is responsible for the implementation in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ defence office.
Director of the Icelandic Coast Guard, Georg Lárusson, says that the project has been a success and that another group is expected soon.
Photo/Icelandic Coast Guard
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs approached the Icelandic Coast Guard regarding the training of the marine officers and we welcomed this important project. Five men from Ukraine, who were part of the crew of the patrol ship Þór, in the last trip,” Lárusson tells Morgunblaðið, adding that the group received a wide range of training and was able to learn about Icelandic sea conditions.
More extensive coverage is in today’s edition of Morgunblaðið.
Photo/Icelandic Coast Guard
