Kochi. Algerian Naval Ship (ANS) Ezzadjer, a corvette class of ship, is on a visit to Kochi from August 2nd to 5th, 2016. On Aug 2nd, Commander Chalabi Ahcene, Commanding Officer, ANS Ezzadjer accompanied by Captain Chouchane Mohamed EI-Mouldi, the ‘Mission Commander’, called on Rear Admiral RB Pandit, the Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command. Various interactions between the ship and the Southern Naval Command have been planned during the visit.
Earlier, ANS Adhaffer and EL Fateh belonging to the same class of ships had visited Kochi for logistic support in Sep 15th and Feb 16th respectively. ANS Ezzadjer is enroute to Jeddah and is planned to depart Kochi on Aug 5th.
At Kochi, a friendly football match was played between Indian Navy and Algerian Navy team on Aug 2nd. During their stay, the Algerian Navy personnel would be visiting places of cultural interest in the city. The ship has a crew of 118 personnel.
