Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 27 (ANI): Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, arrived on his maiden visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi, on August 26, his first vist after taking over as Naval Chief.
On arrival, the CNS was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at INS Garuda.
During the visit, the CNS interacted with Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command and was provided an update on various training, operational, infrastructure and administrative activities progressed by the Command.
Being the Training Command of the Indian Navy, a comprehensive overview of the training canvas, along with the augmentation of various training facilities and modernisation projects, was also presented.
He was apprised of the disaster relief operations and assistance provided in the aftermath of the recent Wayanad landslides. The CNS took note of the progress made on various issues and appreciated the efforts of the Command.
The CNS inaugurated the renovated Command Stadium at Naval Base, Kochi.
The stadium features an eight-lane synthetic track of international standards, a central football field and various athletic facilities which will be a hub for sports and games. The CNS also interacted with the Navy football and volleyball teams and congratulated them for winning the inter-services trophies this year.
In another event, the CNS inaugurated the new Yard Utility Complex at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi). This technical infrastructure facility will provide maintenance and servicing of a large fleet of mobile assets and specialist utility vehicles of the yard.
Further, the CNS will be addressing the officers, sailors, trainees and defence civilians of SNC and share his vision and expectations. He will also visit his alma mater, Signal School where he graduated as a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist. (ANI)
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