Navy Chief visits Southern Naval Command

Article Posted on : - Jul 08, 2019

KOCHI (PTI): On his maiden visit to the Southern Naval Command in Kochi after assuming charge, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh has visited various facilities at the base and addressed the officers.

The Navy Chief, during his two-day visit which commenced on Friday, was presented with a 50 men Guard of Honour on arrival, a defence release said.

The Admiral, who arrived at naval air station INS Garuda by Indian Air Force aircraft at 11 am, was received by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC).

Post lunch, he was given an overview briefing on the SNC, following which he visited different training schools and other facilities at the naval base.

The Navy Chief also met and interacted with the defence civilians of SNC which was followed by an address to all officers in the evening.

On Saturday, the Admiral visited INS Dronacharya (including the Naval Maritime Museum) at Fort Kochi.

The Navy Chief left Kochi on Saturday.

Admiral Karambir Singh assumed charge as the Chief of Indian Navy on May 31, 2019.

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