India News | INS Tarkash at Port Gentil, First-ever Visit by Any Indian Navy Ship to Gabon
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. INS Tarkash has made a port call in Gabon as part of its ongoing deployment in the Gulf of Guinea for anti-piracy patrol, the defence ministry said here on Monday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) INS Tarkash has made a port call in Gabon as part of its ongoing deployment in the Gulf of Guinea for anti-piracy patrol, the defence ministry said here on Monday.
This also marks the "first-ever visit by any Indian naval ship to Gabon", it said.
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"During her stay in harbour, the ship and her crew will participate in official and professional interactions as well as sports fixtures," it said in a statement.
"Her professional interactions will include discussions and drills on firefighting and damage control, medical and casualty evacuation issues, and diving operations," the ministry said.
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There will also be familiarisation visits. In addition, yoga sessions and social interactions are also planned, officials said.
The ship will remain open to visitors, they said.
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