A Brazilian Navy Frigate "Defensora" will visit Namibia from tomorrow until Saturday to mark the 30th anniversary of the Brazil-Namibia Naval Cooperation.

A statement from Brazil's Embassy in Namibia says the visit highlights the enduring partnership between Namibia and Brazil, as well as Brazil's commitment to strengthening maritime relations with partners in Africa.

The Brazilian Frigate "Defensora" departed Rio de Janeiro's Naval Base on September 23 and will return to its home base on November 8. 

Before arriving in Walvis Bay, the ship visited Simon's Town, South Africa, to participate in a naval exercise involving the navies of Brazil, South Africa, and India. 

To mark the importance of the Brazil-Namibia naval cooperation, the visit of the "Defensora" Frigate will include several high-level commemorative events:

On Tuesday, a military ritual involving the firing of a 21-gun salute to mark the celebration of Namibia-Brazil naval cooperation.

The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs says the gun salute will be conducted both on and off-shore between 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning. 

The Ministry has assured the public that the 21-gun salute will be conducted using blank ammunition.

This centuries-old naval ritual dates back to the tradition of ancient sailing warships discharging their cannons as they approached friendly ships or harbours to demonstrate their peaceful intentions.

The frigate will be open for public visits and school tours on Thursday afternoon.

The Brazilian warship is equipped with surface-to-air, surface-to-surface missiles, two 40mm cannons, and torpedoes with short- to long-range anti-submarine capabilities. 

It also has the capacity for satellite communications, electronic warfare equipment, and modern sensors for detection, tracking, and identification of contacts, surface and air radars, and sonar with advanced technology.