Navy sailors from China and Chile have visited each other's vessel since the Chilean Navy's sail training ship Esmeralda arrived in Shanghai on Monday.
The Chilean training ship Esmeralda docked at a military port in Shanghai for a five-day goodwill visit, marking its 10th call to the city since entering service, which make Esmeralda the foreign naval vessel paying the most visits to Shanghai.
Chilean crew members toured the Chinese Navy's Shuozhou missile frigate, a domestically-designed-and-built vessel boasting strong comprehensive combat capabilities. During the visit, Chinese officers introduced the vessel's layout and weaponry, impressing their Chilean counterparts with the tidy layout and favorable living conditions.
While on board Esmeralda, Chilean sailors introduced the design, history, and voyages of the iconic training ship.
The two sides also shared their insights on the ship propulsion system maintenance, blue-water navigation experiences, and daily training protocols.
"It is a great honor to visit the sail training vessel Esmeralda. We had face-to-face discussions with our Chilean counterparts on the ship's navigation operation and equipment guarantee. We feel more keenly for the enduring goodwill between Chinese and Chilean navies," said Hu Peng, a sailor onboard the Shuozhou vessle.
Chinese, Chilean navy sailors exchange vessel visits in Shanghai
