New Delhi : The sail training ship Indian Navy INS Tarangini arrived at Trincomalee harbour in Sri Lanka on 27 February for a training visit. The vessel received a warm welcome from representatives of the Eastern Naval Area of the Sri Lanka Navy. The visit follows the ship’s recent participation in the International Fleet Review 2026 held at Visakhapatnam.
During the port call, the Commanding Officer of Tarangini called on Commodore Haritha Jayadewathe, Deputy Commander of the Eastern Naval Area, and held discussions on enhancing cooperation in sail training. The ship also hosted Sri Lankan defence personnel, families, and trainee officers for a familiarisation tour onboard. Several community engagement activities and training exchanges are scheduled during the ship’s stay at the port.
As part of the visit, selected trainee officers from the Sri Lankan Naval and Maritime Academy will embark on Tarangini for a passage to Colombo. During the voyage, the trainees will gain exposure to various aspects of sail training and maritime operations.
The visit of INS Tarangini highlights the longstanding maritime ties and growing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy, further strengthening bilateral naval relations.