INS GHARIAL departs island

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL which made a port call in Colombo, departed the island on 06 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

During the ship's port call, the crew took a sightseeing tour of key attractions in Colombo. Separately, the ship's Commanding Officer called on the Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.

The visit also featured the handover of ten temporary Bailey Bridges, which were brought by INS GHARIAL, in coordination with the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka.