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Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff visits Southern Naval Command

August 27, 2024 Photo(s): By X / indiannavy
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff arrived on his maiden visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi on August 26, 2024. He was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at IN Garuda.

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff accompanied by Shashi Tripathi, President of Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA) arrived on his maiden visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi on August 26, 2024 after taking over the helm.

On arrival, the CNS was presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at INS Garuda. During the visit, the CNS interacted with Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command and was provided an update on various training, operational, infrastructure and administrative activities progressed by the Command. Being a Training Command of the Indian Navy, a comprehensive overview of training canvas, along with augmentation of various training facilities and modernisation projects were also presented. He was apprised of the disaster relief operations and assistance provided in the aftermath of the recent Wayanad landslides. The CNS took note of the progress made on various issues and appreciated the efforts of the Command.

CNS interacted with Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command & was provided update on Trg, Ops, Infrastructure & admin activities.

The CNS inaugurated the renovated Command Stadium at Naval Base, Kochi, which is a manifestation of modern sporting infrastructure, blending state-of-the-art amenities with diverse range of facilities. The stadium features an eight-lane synthetic track of international standards, a central football field and various athletics facilities which will be a hub for sports and games. The CNS also interacted with the Navy football and volleyball teams and congratulated them for winning the inter-services trophies this year. In another event, the CNS inaugurated the new Yard Utility Complex at Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi). This technical infrastructure facility will provide maintenance and servicing of a large fleet of mobile assets and specialist utility vehicles of the yard.

A comprehensive overview of training canvas, along with augmentation of various training facilities & modernisation projects were also presented.

Further, the CNS will be addressing the officers, sailors, trainees and defence civilians of SNC and share his vision and expectations. He will also visit his alma mater, Signal School where he graduated as a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist.