2 Indian Navy ships in PH for goodwill visit

TWO Indian Navy ships are in the country for a four-day goodwill visit.

Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sahyadri (F49) and Shakti (A51) arrived in Subic at around 9 a.m. on Monday, the Philippine Navy said in a news release.

F49 is a Shivalik-class stealth, multi-role frigate while A57 is a Deepak-class fleet tanker.

The visit of the ships will be until Thursday, June 2.

The ships were given a welcome ceremony by Philippine Navy delegates after arrival, which was followed by a port briefing on health and security aboard the vessels.

“This said visit is another gesture of fostering goodwill contribution to the deepening friendship between the Philippine Navy and the Indian Navy established through the years with continuing commitment to promoting naval diplomacy and camaraderie,” the Philippine Navy said.

Activities lined up for the visiting personnel and their Filipino counterparts include a courtesy call on the Commander of Naval Education and Training Command in Zambales by the ships’ commanding officers along with their party, shipboard tour, reciprocal receptions and goodwill games of basketball, volleyball and cricket.