Ministry of Defence
INS TRISHUL (PORT CALL AT MOMBASA)
Posted On:
31 MAY 2023 9:16PM by PIB Delhi
Furthering India- Africa ties, Indian Navy commenced a 5-nation deployment to the continent as Indian Naval Ship Trishul, under the command of Capt Kapil Kaushik, made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya from 26 to 29 May 2023. The visit reflects India's cordial ties with its maritime neighbours and also is in consonance with the Hon’ble Prime Ministers Vision SAGAR- Security and Growth for all in the Region.
During the port call, personnel from Indian and Kenya Navy engaged in a wide range of professional interactions, deck visits and sport exchanges aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding.
On 27 May 2023, personnel from both the navies jointly participated in a Yoga session at Mtongwe Naval Base, Mombasa, as a curtain raiser for the 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY) to be marked worldwide on 21 June 2023. With a view to showcase India's unity and reach to all friendly foreign countries, an 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' has been proposed for IDY 2023 celebrations, wherein Yoga would be performed at foreign ports. Personnel from both the navies also participated in friendly volleyball match.
The ship was open to visitors on 27 and 28 May 2023. A medical outreach camp was also conducted by Indian Navy personnel at 'Island Muslim Girls Orphanage’ on 28 May 23, wherein children were screened for general health.
On 29 May 2023, the ship participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Kenyan Navy Ship Jasiri.
INS Trishul, the second of the Talwar class frigates, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 25 Jun 2003. The ship has a displacement of about 3,700 tons, a length of 125 metres and is capable of speeds upto 30 knots. The ship is equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors and can carry multi-role helicopters enabling the ship to perform wide range at roles. The ship carries crew of 30 officers and 300 sailors.
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