Sierra-Leone; Maritime wing commissions four Korean patrol boats

The Sierra Leone Defence Force Maritime Wing has taken delivery of four patrol boats that were donated by the government of South Korea.

The four boats were commissioned into service in a ceremony held at naval headquarters at White Man’s Bay in the capital Freetown on 22 October. The commissioning was attended by President Julius Maada Bio, defence forces chiefs and the South Korean ambassador.

While handing over the patrol craft, representative of the South Korean Ambassador, Kim Sung Nyeon, said “Korea is proud to deliver four speedboats to Sierra Leone. It is our hope that today’s contribution will not only help Sierra Leone’s effort to build up its maritime capabilities, but it will also make our friendship grow stronger.”