Offshore and Inshore AFM Patrol Vessels recently carried out a gunnery exercise off the coast of Malta.
Under the Command of the Maritime Squadron Commanding Officer Lt Col Andrew Mallia, the ‘Gunnex’ trained personnel on the 25mm cannon (onboard the P61) the .50 Caliber weapons as well as the PK Machine Gun.
These weapons are part of the weaponry on board Maltese Patrol Boats. It is essential that all personnel must be familiar with their use, maintenance as well as Standard Operating Procedures and Safety measures.
Such an exercise requires meticulous preparation in order to guarantee safety and effective use of weapons.
Although the Maritime Assets are mostly used to deter criminal activity at sea. Armed Forces of Malta Seamen, are adequately trained to use force in an efficient yet controlled manner should the need arise.
Photograph – AFM Press Office.