Colombo: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the Port of Colombo for Operational Turnaround on 01 Jun 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.

According to Ministry of Defence – Sri Lanka, INS Airavat is a Landing Ship Tank, commanded by Commander IP Patil. During their stay on the island, the ship’s crew is scheduled to take part in a series of professionally enriching events and camaraderie-building programmes organised by the Sri Lanka Navy. The Indian naval personnel will also tour several historic and prominent tourist attractions across the country before the ship concludes her deployment.