Indian naval ship INS Darshak arrives at the Port of Colombo on a training visit
The hydrographic survey ship, INS Darshak of the Indian Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo on Monday on a training visit, the Navy Media Unit said.
The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions on her arrival.
The Commanding Officer of INS Darshak Captain Peush Pawsey paid a courtesy call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle at the Western Naval Command Headquarters and they held cordial discussions.
During her stay in Sri Lanka, the ship's crew is scheduled to take part in a number of programs organized by the Sri Lanka Navy. Further, they are expected to play several friendly matches of volleyball and basketball as well.
On completion of its stay in the country, INS Darshak will depart from the Colombo harbor on 30th of this month.
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Iran Navy flotilla berths at India’s Cochin port
An Iranian Navy fleet has docked at India’s Port of Cochin in line with the Islamic Republic’s policy of expanding its naval presence in high seas.
The operational training flotilla comprises Shaheed Naqdi destroyer and Tunb warships.
The fleet is scheduled to leave Cochin Port on Tuesday.
Iran and India have adopted measures to develop positive defense and military cooperation during recent years.
In May 2016, an Indian navy flotilla called at the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, as the two countries work to boost friendly maritime relations.
The fleet, comprising INS Trikand (F51) and INS Ganga (F22) frigates, arrived in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province, for a four-day stay.
In August 2015, an Indian navy fleet, comprising the INS Beas (F37) and INS Betwa (F39) frigates, docked at Bandar Abbas for a four-day stay.
In late January 2015, Iranian Navy's destroyer Alvand set sail to India to participate in joint maneuvers with several other navies. It participated in the naval drills along with other destroyers near Visakhapatnam Port in India.
In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and conducted numerous military drills.
Over the past few years, Iran’s Navy has increased its presence in high seas to safeguard naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.
Iran has repeatedly assured other countries that its military might poses no threat to other states, insisting that the country’s defense doctrine is entirely based on deterrence.
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2017/0...-Cochin-Shaheed-Naqdi-destroyer-Tunb-warships
Indian and US Naval ships visit Sri Lanka
An Indian and an American Naval ship arrived to Sri Lanka on Monday (27th March). According to Navy media sources INS 'Darshak', a hydrographic survey ship of the Indian Navy and USS 'Comstock', a Whidbey Island-Class Dock Landing Ship of the United States Navy arrived to the island on a training visit. The visiting ships were accorded a traditional naval welcome upon their arrival at the Colombo Port by their local counterparts.
'INS Darshak' is scheduled to leave the country on Thursday (30th March) while 'USS Comstock' arrived here making a four day visit.
The crew of the two ships is scheduled to take part in a number of events organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in the country.
http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=Indian_and_US_Naval_ships_visit_Sri_Lanka_20170328_01
Indian hydro-graphic survey ship INS ‘Darshak’ in Colombo port
The hydrographic- survey ship, INS ‘Darshak’ of the Indian Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo today on a training visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions on her arrival, Navy said.
The Commanding Officer of ‘Darshak’ Captain Peush Pawsey paid a courtesy call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Niraja Attygalle at the Western Naval Command Headquarters and they held cordial discussions. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the occasion.
During her stay in Sri Lanka, the ship’s crew is scheduled to take part in a number of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy. Further, they are expected to play several friendly matches of volleyball and basketball as well. On completion of its stay in the country, INS ‘Darshak’ will depart from the Colombo harbour on 30th of this month.
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/article/1...aphic-survey-ship-ins-darshak-in-colombo-port