Four-day International Nautical Competition commenced at Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi today.

Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Commodore Muhammad Khalid graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

The event will be attended by teams from Azerbaijan, China, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Turkiye.

Sailing, swimming, lifesaving skills and seamanship contests will be part of the event.

Pakistan Navy has been hosting International Nautical Competition biennially since 2015.

The purpose of the competition is to promote goodwill among friendly countries and provide them opportunity to build resilience, perseverance, teamwork, honour, character, kindness and respect.