DefenSea Consultoria attended the ceremony of delivering five (5) AIS class B transponders, model R4, from SAAB to the Naval Academy, Brazil’s oldest higher education institution, which forms Officials in the Brazilian Navy, held on December 1st, 2017.
The donation was an initiative of SAAB, which will allow the installation of navigation aid equipment in the Naval Academy sailing boats, thus contributing to the professional training of future officers of the Brazilian Navy.
DefenSea Consultoria worked actively throughout the process, providing the necessary contacts that resulted in the donation of equipment to the Brazilian Naval Academy.
In his speech, Rear Admiral Newton, Commander of the Brazilian Naval Academy, mentioned the importance of the event to the relationship and partnership of the institution with SAAB, which has contributed significantly to Brazil’s economic growth. Admiral Newton classified SAAB as a trustworthy partner, in keeping with the traditions of that secular education institution, and opened the possibility of pursuing partnership in other matters of interest to the Naval Academy.
In return, Mr. Fredrik Hillbom, Sales Manager of SAAB for Latin America, thanked for the opportunity to contribute with the Brazilian Navy and highlighted the possibility of participating in other projects. He delivered a plaque with the Term of Donation to the Brazilian Naval Academy.
The news about the ceremony was also posted on the website of the Brazilian Navy athttps://www.marinha.mil.br/noticias/gven-promove-cerimonia-para-receber-doacao-de-equipamentos-pela-saab
