The Byzantine navy, such as it was during the empire's last century, continued to use their services.
In the Byzantine navy, likewise, each ship had its own standard.
The Byzantine navy would be defeated in the eastern Mediterranean.
Musa also had to deal with constant harassment from the Byzantine navy.
Throughout most of the 11th century, the Byzantine navy faced few challenges.
It is not easy to assess the importance of the Byzantine navy to the Empire's history.
The expedition, Amalric's fourth, was the first with support from the Byzantine navy.
The primary warship of the Byzantine navy until the 12th century was the dromon and other similar ship types.
For more details, see Organization of the Byzantine navy.
Also, during his reign there was a temporary naval revival in which the Byzantine navy consisted of 80 ships.