Ministry of Defence · 2026-11-06
INS TRISHUL CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT SOUDA BAY, GREECE
Indian Naval Ship Trishul concluded her port call at Souda Bay, Greece, on 03 Nov 2026, strengthening maritime engagement with the Hellenic Navy and partner navies.
Important points
- The Commanding Officer of INS Trishul called on senior Hellenic Navy functionaries, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre, and US Naval Support Activity.
- Hellenic Naval personnel visited INS Trishul and were familiarised with the ship's capabilities via an onboard tour.
- The Ambassador of India to Greece, HE Mr Ravi Shankar, visited the ship, was briefed on its combat capabilities, and attended a cultural event.
- On departure, INS Trishul undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with HS Limnos (F451) of the Hellenic Navy.
- The PASSEX included coordinated evolutions such as manoeuvring drills, replenishment approaches, cross-deck landing, and communication procedure drills.
INS TrishulSouda BayHellenic NavyNATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training CentreUS Naval Support ActivityRavi ShankarPassage Exercise