By Gao Dezheng and Cheng Jianming
BEIJING, Mar. 20 -- On March 17, the guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) attached to the 47th Chinese naval escort taskforce, which is carrying out escort missions in the Gulf of Aden, made a technical stop at the Port of Salalah in Oman for a five-day replenishment and rest.
During the stop, the warship Honghe will maintain its equipment and resupply fresh water and non-staple food. In addition, it will organize visits and exchange activities in batches.
As the second largest city in Oman, Salalah is on the south coast of Oman. It is more than 1,000 kilometers away from Muscat, the capital city of Oman. The Port of Salalah is the largest port in Oman and an important resupply point for ocean-going ships.