DARING Makes First Visit to Oman – The Type 45 Destroyer DARING made a first visit to Oman, making a three day visit to Muscat.   After working again with the aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN in the Arabian Sea, the destroyer took part in military, cultural and sporting events on her debut in the sultanate.   The destroyer is nearing the end of a maiden deployment, East of Suez and berthed at Port Sultan Qaboos.    Once alongside, a busy programme started, including:-

·         The ship’s company hosted groups on tours of the ship by personnel from the Omani Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and the Coast Guard. Group, and later attended an official reception onboard.

·         The ship’s football team – playing in the colours of Aston Villa (to celebrate the ties with their affiliated city) – were able to squeeze in a fixture against Muscat Storm FC at the Arsenal Soccer School ground.   It was a hard fought match (played in 30+ degree heat) with the home side winning (3-2).