The Indian naval ship INS Tarangini which visited Plymouth hosted an onboard reception. INS Tarangini, the Sail Training Ship of Indian Navy, has commenced an eight month voyage to participate in the annual Tall Ship Races and other events at Europe, organised under the aegis of Sail Training International. During these eight months (04 May – 03 Dec 15), the ship will travel approximately 17,000 miles under sails.
The ship’s voyage to 17 ports in 14 countries will showcase India to the world and demonstrate the Indian Navy’s global reach. The theme for the voyage, codenamed Lokayan -15, has thus been chosen as “Tacking for a Broader Reach”.
INS Tarangini arrived Plymouth on the morning of 15 July and was received and hosted by the Royal Navy. During the stay the Commanding Officer called on various dignitaries including the Lord Mayor and the Naval Base Commander. The cadets visited ‘Britannia Royal Naval College’ Dartmouth and interacted with their counterparts and also played sporting events. The ship hosted a reception for the Royal Navy and local dignitaries on 16 July. H.E. High Commissioner of India to UK Mr. Ranjan Mathai and Mrs Gita Mathai graced the occasion as Chief Guests. The reception has well attended.
The ship set sail for ‘Kristiansand’, Norway on the morning of 18 July. Two midshipman form Royal Navy have also embarked the ship for the leg from Plymouth to ‘Kristiansand’.
