INS Magar - Navy's Landing Ship Decommissioned After 36 Years Of Service
INS Magar, the oldest landing ship of the Indian Navy was decommissioned on Saturday after a prestigious service to the country for 36 years.
Source: ndtv.com
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Indian Navy decommissions INS Magar after 36 years of service
"INS Magar, the oldest Landing Ship Tank (Large) of the Indian Navy laid her oars on today after serving the nation for 36 years. A solemn decommissioning ceremony was held at Naval Base in Kochi. The ship commanded by Cdr Hemant V Salunkhe was decommissioned at a sunset ceremony held at Naval Base Kochi. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi also Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command who also had been at the helm of the ship from 2005-06 were the Chief Guest for the ceremony," the statement said.
Source: aninews.in
'Thick and Impenetrable': Indian Navy's 2004 Tsunami 'hero' INS Magar' retires
125 metres long, weighing 5,600 tonnes, INS Magar, has been essential in a number of HADR operations, the most notable of which being the evacuation of more than 1,300 individuals from the tsunami-affected areas in December 2004
Source: firstpost.com