INS Trishul Concludes Operational Port Call at Souda Bay, Greece

KOCHI: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul successfully concluded a strategic port call at Souda Bay, Greece as part of her ongoing operational deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. The visit significantly bolstered maritime engagement and bilateral relations between the Indian Navy and the Hellenic Navy through high-level professional interactions, operational discussions, and cultural exchanges.

During the port call, the Commanding Officer of INS Trishul called on senior functionaries of the Hellenic Navy, as well as the leadership of the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) and US Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay. Discussions centered on operational logistics, mutual support, and avenues to deepen strategic cooperation among partner navies Ravi Shankar, Ambassador of India to Greece, visited the vessel to review its combat capabilities and interact with the crew. The ship also hosted an onboard reception attended by Ambassador Ravi Shankar, Maj Gen N. Dimitrakos (Commander, NATO Missile Firing Installation), senior Hellenic and US Naval officers, and members of the Indian diaspora. Upon departing Souda Bay, INS Trishul executed a comprehensive Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Hellenic Navy’s frigate HS Limnos (F451), featuring complex maneuvering drills, replenishment approaches, cross-deck helicopter landings, and communication procedures to enhance operational interoperability.