Naval ships awarded shields at Eastern Fleet golden jubilee fete

Visakhapatnam INS Shivalik was adjudged as the best ship of the Eastern Fleet at the golden jubilee commemorative function.

The function, which was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, adjudged INS Kadmatt as the best corvette and the most spirited ship trophy to INS Satpura and INS Kora.

The fleet commemorated its golden jubilee in the city with a host of events. The major highlights of the celebrations included a wreath laying ceremony, a seminar themed 'Emerging challenges in Eastern Maritime Theatre-future readiness of Eastern Fleet', an awards ceremony and interactions with fleet personnel and their families.

As part of the golden jubilee celebrations, a documentary encapsulating the growth of the Eastern Fleet since its formation in 1971 to its present position of eminence, was also screened. The events were attended by 14 former Fleet Commanders, besides a large number of Flag Officers, officers, sailors and their families.

The Fleet Awards Function 2022 which recognises achievements and excellence achieved by various units of the Eastern Fleet in 2021-22 was held to coincide with the celebrations.

Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff was the chief guest for the awards function hosted by Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.