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INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Mombasa, Kenya, on April 10, 2026.
The port call coincided with the visit of Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, to Kenya. INSAS rifles and ammunition were formally handed over by FOC-in-C, West to Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, during a formal ceremony onboard the ship.
Activities conducted during the stay alongside include handling and maintenance of small arms and ammunition, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), cross deck visits, community service, sports fixtures, and yoga. Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer INS Trikand, called on Brig Mohammed Shee Shemote, Commander of the Kenya Navy Fleet. A cultural evening was also held onboard the ship.
The ship has proceeded for further operational deployment. The port call at Mombasa reflects India’s vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions, and will serve to further strengthen camaraderie, mutual cooperation, and bilateral relations.
