The Indian Navy’s sail training vessel INS Tarangini is set to arrive in Trincomalee on February 27, where it will remain until March 2, before proceeding to Colombo for a second port call from March 6 to March 9.
According to the High Commission of India in Colombo, the visit is intended to provide practical ocean sailing training to trainee officers of the Sri Lanka Navy. The programme will include both harbour-based instruction and open-sea training to enhance their maritime skills and operational exposure.
INS Tarangini, commanded by Commander Nitin Gajjar, is currently on its return journey from Visakhapatnam after participating in the International Fleet Review 2026.
As part of the Trincomalee visit, three Sri Lanka Navy officers and 25 trainee officers will board the vessel to undergo ocean sailing training during its voyage to Colombo. This hands-on experience is expected to strengthen their seamanship and deepen professional collaboration between the two navies.
The Indian Navy remains among the few naval forces globally that continue to operate dedicated sail training ships, preserving traditional sailing skills alongside modern naval technologies.
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