Pacific Fleet task unit called at Shanghai returning from Indonesia

07.06.2011 Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit consisting of large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev and rescue tug Fotiy Krylov arrived in Chinese port Shanghai on June 7 underway the homeward cruise from Indonesia, reported RIA Novosti referring to PF Commander's press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov.

The task unit commanded by Capt 1 rank Viktor Sokolov visited Singapore in May 16-20. Pacific mariners took part in traditional defense exhibition IMDEX-2011. The culmination was joint Russian-Singaporean anti-piracy drill.

After Singapore, the unit paid friendly visit to Indonesian port Makassar. Russian and Indonesian servicemen held joined maneuvering, communication, and life-saving drills; also, partners discussed protection of maritime shipping from pirate attacks.

"Having left Indonesia, Russian ships headed for Vladivostok and paid a 2-day call at Shanghai port", said the interviewee.

As for him, Pacific mariners will replenish fuel and food supplies, have sightseeing tour over the megalopolis, and conduct a number of informal meetings with foreign counterparts.

"Chinese mariners plan to return a call at Vladivostok late in summer", added Martov.

He recalled that in 2009 the crew of large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev was on anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden within the second PF task force. During combat watch off Somalia mariners detained a 29-man pirate gang.