Indian battleship arrives at Walvis Bay

By Confidente Reporter

IN continuation of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to Africa, Europe and Russia, Indian Naval Ship Tarkash made a port call at Walvis Bay on 15 September for a three-day visit. The port call by INS Tarkash at Walvis Bay is said to be a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Namibia and its commitment to enhance operational reach, maritime security and its solidarity with friendly nations.

INS Tarkash commanded by Captain Sathish Vasudev is a state-of-the-art warship of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons and sensors capable of addressing threats in all three dimensions.

The ship is part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet and is under the operational Command of Flag Officer Commander–in–Chief of the Western Naval Command, based in Mumbai.

During the visit, the commanding officer of the ship will pay courtesy calls on Namibian dignitaries and senior defence officers, including the chief of the Namibian Navy. Professional interactions are planned with the Namibian Navy towards further enhancing co-operation between the two forces.

In addition, social engagements, exchange visit of ships, sports events and sharing of best practices are also organised.

India and Namibia have enjoyed friendly bilateral relations sharing common values of democracy, development and secularism. A number of bilateral arrangements for co-operation and military exchange exist between the two countries. As part of its defence cooperation, India over the years has extended training to a large number of Namibian military officers in various military institutions.

Indian navy ships are regularly deployed as part of Indian navy’s mission of building ‘bridges of friendship’ and strengthen international cooperation with friendly countries, as well as to address maritime concerns across the globe. The current visit seeks to accentuate India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly countries and, in particular, to strengthen the existing bonds of friendship between India and Namibia.

– Seawaves.com