Article Posted on : - Jul 19, 2024

Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar at Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: PIB)

NEW DELHI (BNS): Indian Navy's frontline stealth frigate INS Tabar has made a port call at Hamburg, Germany.

Commanded by Captain MR Harish, the ship arrived at Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday, 17th July, for a three-day visit.

Activities during the visit include professional interactions between the Indian Navy and German Navy, visit of ship's crews to the German Naval Academy and the ship being open to visitors. The crew of INS Tabar would also offer community service at old age home.

On departure from Hamburg, the two Navies would undertake Maritime Partnership Exercise at sea, an MoD statement said here.

"These engagements seek to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the maritime domain between both countries and also offer an opportunity to showcase Indian culture," it said.

India and Germany share a relationship built on a foundation of shared values, democratic principles and a commitment to global peace and security. The relations between both countries span across various domains, from economic cooperation and scientific research to cultural exchanges and, importantly, defence collaboration.

The visit by INS Tabar further aims to strengthen these bonds and also explore newer avenues of bolstering the relationship between the two Navies, the statement said.

INS Tabar is a stealth frigate built for the Indian Navy in Russia. It is equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors and is among the earliest stealth frigates of Indian Navy.

The ship is part of Indian Navy's Western Fleet which is based at Mumbai under the Western Naval Command.