Netherlands: Shabab Oman II awarded Sea Ambassadors Prize

The Royal Navy of Oman’s ship Shabab Oman II was awarded the Sea Ambassadors Prize during its participation in the crew parade at the SAIL Amsterdam Festival 2025, hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

The ship’s crew earned this award in recognition of their remarkable military discipline during the parade, their display of traditional Omani dress, and their performance of Omani folk music, which captivated the audience and presented a vivid image of Oman’s heritage and authenticity.

Princess Laurentien of the Dutch Royal Family visited Shabab Oman II while it was docked at the Port of Amsterdam, reflecting the depth of the historical ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Netherlands.

During her visit, the Princess toured the ship and learned about Oman’s rich maritime heritage and the ship’s noble mission of building bridges of friendship and peace among nations. She expressed her admiration for the authentic Omani symbolism embodied in the vessel, combining historical depth with a spirit of modernity, noting that such visits strengthen cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

The visit reflects the depth of relations between Oman and the Netherlands, and highlights the commitment of both nations to strengthen maritime and cultural ties in a way that promotes dialogue and mutual understanding between their peoples.