INS Kalpeni (T-75) departs Island

The Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft, INS Kalpeni (T-75), departed Sri Lanka today (21st October 2024) after successfully concluding its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy accorded a traditional farewell to the craft at Colombo Port. INS Kalpeni arrived in Colombo on 19th October.

Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the craft, Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Sunil S Kothari called on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 21st October. The meeting drew to a close with an exchange of mementoes.

While the Fast Attack Craft was in Colombo, the crew took the opportunity to explore some of the country's tourist attractions. Moreover, Sri Lanka Navy personnel attended briefings on the operational functions of the visiting craft.