SOUTH AFRICA-RICHARDS BAY-CHINESE NAVAL ESCORT FLEET-JOINT EXERCISE

SOUTH AFRICA-RICHARDS BAY-CHINESE NAVAL ESCORT FLEET-JOINT EXERCISE

(230222) -- RICHARDS BAY, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 19, 2023 shows two vessels of the 42nd Chinese naval escort fleet sailing in Richards Bay, South Africa. The 42nd Chinese naval escort fleet, consisting of the guided-missile destroyer Huainan, the missile frigate Rizhao and a supply vessel, arrived at the Port of Richards Bay, South Africa, Sunday to participate in a joint maritime exercise held by China, Russia and South Africa. The South African naval force held a grand welcoming ceremony at the dock to celebrate the occasion. (Photo by Ma Yubin/Xinhua)

Sailing vessels gather in Yokohama for World Cup festival

Sailing vessels gather in Yokohama for World Cup festival

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Two sailing vessels, Japan's Kaio Maru (rear) and Russia's Nadezhd (fore), are berthed at Yokohama port on June 26. They were joined by six other sailing vessels from three other countries later in the day. The ships are taking part in an international sailing festival, a lead-up to the World Cup final match to take place at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

Sailing vessels gather in Yokohama for World Cup festival

Sailing vessels gather in Yokohama for World Cup festival

YOKOHAMA, June 26 Kyodo - Two sailing vessels, Japan's Kaio Maru (rear) and Russia's Nadezhd (fore), are berthed at Yokohama port on June 26. They were joined by six other sailing vessels from three other countries later in the day. The ships are taking part in an international sailing festival, a lead-up to the World Cup final match to take place at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)