
Shabab Oman wins best ship award at sailing fest in France
Muscat -The Royal Navy of Oman's sail training vessel Shabab Oman II has been awarded the title of Best Ship in the crew category for 2025 at the prestigious Le Havre Sailing Festival in France.
The accolade was presented during an official ceremony held by the festival's organising committee on Saturday. This year's edition of the festival, running until July 7, marks the tenth stop in Shabab Oman II's seventh international voyage to Europe, held under the theme Glories of the Seas 2025.
The award is a testament to the ship's exceptional crew performance, high level of discipline, and commitment to promoting global friendship and cultural exchange. The ship's crew has been actively participating in various festival events, particularly in marine and beach sports, while showcasing Oman's maritime heritage and rich cultural traditions.
The Shabab Oman II continues its European tour, representing the sultanate in major international maritime gatherings and reinforcing Oman's historical status as a seafaring nation. Through its journey, the vessel serves as a floating ambassador of goodwill, strengthening ties between Oman and countries around the world.

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Shabab Oman II participates in Le Havre Festival
LE HAVRE: The Royal Navy of Oman's vessel Shabab Oman II concluded its participation in the Le Havre Sailing Festival, held from July 4-7, 2025 at the port of Le Havre, France. The vessel will now commence its involvement in the Tall Ships Race, spanning four legs, as part of its seventh international voyage to Europe — titled "Glories of the Seas" for 2025. During the festival, Shabab Oman II was awarded "Best Crew Parade Ship" at a ceremony organised by the festival management on its second day. The event featured numerous activities, and the vessel opened its doors to visitors, fulfilling its mission of fostering friendship and cultural exchange between Oman and nations worldwide by showcasing Oman's rich maritime heritage and traditions. The crew also participated in the parade of ships' teams through the French city and engaged in various coastal and marine sports activities. Shabab Oman II participates in Le Havre Festival This seventh international voyage will include 30 stops across 24 ports in 15 countries over six months. The Tall Ships Race 2025 will begin at Le Havre, followed by three additional legs: Dunkirk (France), Aberdeen (Scotland), and Kristiansand (Norway), concluding at the fourth and final leg in Esbjerg, Denmark. Shabab Oman II will also take part in sailing festivals in Bremerhaven, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands. — ONA


Times of Oman
a day ago
- Times of Oman
RNOV Shabab Oman II concludes participation in Le Havre Sailing Festival
Le Havre: The Royal Navy of Oman's vessel Shabab Oman II concluded its participation in the Le Havre Sailing Festival, held from 4-7 July 2025 at the port of Le Havre, France. The vessel will now commence its involvement in the Tall Ships Race, spanning four legs, as part of its seventh international voyage to Europe—titled "Glories of the Seas" for 2025. During the festival, Shabab Oman II was awarded "Best Crew Parade Ship" at a ceremony organised by the festival management on its second day. The event featured numerous activities, and the vessel opened its doors to visitors, fulfilling its mission of fostering friendship and cultural exchange between Oman and nations worldwide by showcasing Oman's rich maritime heritage and traditions. The crew also participated in the parade of ships' teams through the French city and engaged in various coastal and marine sports activities. This seventh international voyage will include 30 stops across 24 ports in 15 countries over six months. The Tall Ships Race 2025 will begin at Le Havre, followed by three additional legs: Dunkirk (France), Aberdeen (Scotland), and Kristiansand (Norway), concluding at the fourth and final leg in Esbjerg, Denmark. Shabab Oman II will also take part in sailing festivals in Bremerhaven, Germany, and Amsterdam, Netherlands.


Muscat Daily
2 days ago
- Muscat Daily
Shabab Oman wins best ship award at sailing fest in France
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat -The Royal Navy of Oman's sail training vessel Shabab Oman II has been awarded the title of Best Ship in the crew category for 2025 at the prestigious Le Havre Sailing Festival in France. The accolade was presented during an official ceremony held by the festival's organising committee on Saturday. This year's edition of the festival, running until July 7, marks the tenth stop in Shabab Oman II's seventh international voyage to Europe, held under the theme Glories of the Seas 2025. The award is a testament to the ship's exceptional crew performance, high level of discipline, and commitment to promoting global friendship and cultural exchange. The ship's crew has been actively participating in various festival events, particularly in marine and beach sports, while showcasing Oman's maritime heritage and rich cultural traditions. The Shabab Oman II continues its European tour, representing the sultanate in major international maritime gatherings and reinforcing Oman's historical status as a seafaring nation. Through its journey, the vessel serves as a floating ambassador of goodwill, strengthening ties between Oman and countries around the world.