UNERCO provided the fuel supply of Kashima and Shimakaze ships of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) during their port visit to Istanbul on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic cooperation between Türkiye and Japan.
Plaques and gifts were exchanged between UNERCO officials and JMSDF officials who visited the ships.
Comprehensive training will be given on ships visiting Istanbul for the open sea training course of Japan Naval Academy students, between 9 and 12 August, in order to practically improve their maritime skills in real sea conditions and gain international maritime experience.
JMSDF’s training ship JS Kashima (TV-3508), which includes light weapons, defense systems, modern radar and communication systems, classrooms, simulators and practice areas, can accommodate 370 students.
The ship, weighing 4,050 tons, offers students the opportunity to learn about different cultures and maritime practices by visiting various international ports during training voyages.
JS Shimakaze (TV-3521), which is mainly designed for air defense and submarine defense missions, also has modern weapon systems and radar equipment. The ship, which is also used for training purposes, provides students with practical experience in maritime, navigation and combat operations.
The ship, equipped with the Mk 41 VLS missile launching system, RIM-66 Standard surface-to-air missiles, ASROC submarine defense missiles, 76 mm Oto Melara naval gun and Phalanx CIWS close-defense weapon system, improves the maritime and combat skills of the students by conducting training expeditions.
