The Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived in Colombo on March 6, 2026, after completing sail training for Sri Lanka Navy Seariders. Three officers and 26 trainees from the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy embarked on the ship at Trincomalee for this deployment. During the training, the Sri Lankan trainees gained practical experience in sail setting, watchkeeping, and ship handling under the guidance of the INS Tarangini crew, enhancing mutual learning and interoperability between the two Navies.
Upon arrival in Colombo, INS Tarangini was received by representatives of the Sri Lanka Navy and officials from the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka. The Commanding Officer of INS Tarangini met with Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, Commander Western Naval Area, to discuss enhancing naval cooperation and sharing best practices. The ship's three-day port call includes bilateral training activities, professional exchanges, friendly sports fixtures, joint yoga sessions, and outreach activities between the crews of both Navies. Earlier in Trincomalee, Cmde Dinesh Bandara, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy, visited the ship and interacted with the crew and embarked trainees. This training deployment signifies a growing maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
Key Entities Referenced
INS Tarangini: Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship involved in the sea training deployment and maritime partnership activities.
Sri Lanka Navy: The Sri Lankan naval force participating in bilateral training activities and maritime cooperation with the Indian Navy.
Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy: The institution providing trainees for the sail training deployment.
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara: Commander Western Naval Area, who met with the Commanding Officer of INS Tarangini to discuss naval cooperation.
Cmde Dinesh Bandara: Commandant of the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy, who interacted with the crew and trainees.
Ministry of Defence
INS TARANGINI ARRIVES AT COLOMBO WITH
SLN SEARIDERS EMBARKED FOR SEA
TRAINING
Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 7:26PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini arrived at Colombo on 06 Mar 2026, after completing
sail training of Sri Lanka Navy Seariders. Three officers and 26 trainees from the Sri Lanka Naval
and Maritime Academy had embarked the ship at Trincomalee for the sail training deployment.
During the sea sortie, the trainees underwent an intensive sail training and were exposed to nuances of sail
setting and watchkeeping under sails. The passage provided extensive opportunities for the trainees to
manoeuvre and handle the ship under the guidance of the ship’s crew. The training deployment further
bolstered mutual learning and interoperability between the two Navies, strengthening maritime
cooperation and training engagement.
Upon arrival at Colombo, the ship was received by representatives of the Sri Lanka Navy along with
officials from the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka. The Commanding Officer of INS Tarangini
called on Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, Commander Western Naval Area, and discussed avenues to
enhance naval cooperation and share best practices. During the three-day port call, the ship will undertake
various bilateral training activities with the Sri Lanka Navy. In addition to professional exchanges, the
crew from both Navies will participate in friendly sports fixtures, joint yoga sessions and outreach
activities.
Earlier, at Trincomalee, Cmde Dinesh Bandara, Commandant of the Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime
Academy, visited the ship and interacted with the crew and embarked SLN seariders. The training
deployment serves as another chapter in the growing India - Sri Lanka maritime partnership.____________________________________________________________
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