FROM August 1st to 5th, Jamaica will welcome the visit of the ARA Libertad frigate, one of the world’s great sailing training ships and the principal training vessel of the Argentine Navy. Built at the Río Santiago Shipyard and commissioned in 1963, the Libertad is one of the most recognised symbols of the Argentine Navy. For Argentine midshipmen, the training voyage is an essential stage of their professional development, combining the demands of sailing with exposure to other cultures and interaction with navies from around the world. On this occasion, the frigate is undertaking her 54th training voyage, which includes calls at various ports throughout the Americas. During her stay, she will carry out activities with the Jamaica Defence Force, the Caribbean Maritime University and other national institutions.