Sea Cup-2017 Introductory briefing, Judicial Commission meeting held

An Introductory briefing on security measures, organization and procedure for the international contest Sea Cup-2017 as well as a meeting of the Judicial Commission were held at the Azerbaijan Naval Forces headquarters on July 24.

Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry reported that during the event, the commission reviewed previously approved Regulation of the competition, and heard the proposals of the parties on additional changes and organizational issues. The meeting also clarified a list of Judicial Commission and the time of the inspection of the places where the episodes will be held.

Berths, training facilities and other training centers, are fully prepared for conducting the Sea Cup2017 competition at a high level, the Defense Ministry noted.

On July 22 and 23, the delegations of the Iranian, Kazakh and Russian Navies arrived at the Baku port to take part in the competition. The contest, to be held in the territorial waters of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea on August 1-11, will consist of three stages, including “Artillery firings,” “Ship damage control and rescue training,” and “Maritime training.”

Meanwhile, a delegation of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces departed for Moscow on July 24 to participate in the competitions “Tank Biathlon” and “Field Kitchen” to be conducted as part of the International Army Games-2017.

Another group of Azerbaijani servicemen will leave for Kazakhstan in the coming days to take part in the competitions “Sniper line” and “Masters of artillery fire.”

The Sea Cup is held in the framework of the International Army Games. The competition has become a modern form of military training. Last year, Azerbaijan successfully performed in the Army Games held in Russia.

Participating in the contests Tank biathlon and Caspian Cup of the international military competition, representatives of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces became the winners of various stages in both categories. Azerbaijani military seamen ranked second at the Caspian Cup 2016 and were awarded with special medals.