Port Blair, May 29: In an impressive welcome ceremony at the Indian Navy Jetty, Air Marshal PK Roy, AVSM, VSM, the Commander In Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command extended his heartiest greetings to Indian Naval Ship Saryu, the first indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) class of ships, which arrived at Port Blair today.
On the occasion, along with other dignitaries, families of ship’s crew were also present during a warm and traditional welcome ceremony at Naval Jetty. INS Saryu was earlier commissioned bu CINCAN on 21st Jan 2013 at Goa and is the latest addition to the maritime component of the Andaman & Nicobar Command.
The arrival of INS Saryu, is expected to enhance the open surveillance and maritime patrolling capabilities of ANC. The ship commanded by Commander Amanpreet Singh, would also carry an integral helicopter on it.
The Commander In Chief in his welcome address on the occasion has congratulated the Captain of the ship and the Naval Component. The Air Marshal urged the commissioning crew to infuse in Saryu the spirit and will to excel while displaying professional competence in execution of all tasks.