Africa: Heavily Armed Russian Military Ship Arrives After a Long Voyage

The Russian training ship Perekop docked in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on October 20 after covering nearly 3,334 kilometers in seven days across the Indian and Atlantic oceans. Cadets aboard trained in navigation, passage through straits, and emergency procedures. The Namibian stop is part of a voyage scheduled to continue until December, crossing four oceans, 14 seas, and nearly 23 straits. The Perekop is also due to visit the Seychelles, Tanzania, and Mozambique.