 In 1967, Lieutenant-Commander Tasnim assumed the command of "Ghazi" and became concerned for her refit as time passed.After refitting of its computers, "Ghazi" under the command of Lt. Cdr.Tasnim embarked on the notable circumnavigation of Africa and Southern Europe in order for its mid-life update that were to be carried out in Gölcük Naval Shipyard in Turkey due to the closure of the Suez Canal because of the Six-Day War.