VISAKHAPATNAM: As a part of SIMBEX-10, the ongoing Joint Naval Exercise between Navies of India and the Republic of Singapore in the Bay of Bengal region, two ships of the Singapore Navy, RSN Intrepid and RSN Victory with Commanding Officer 185 Squadron, Colonel Glam Hock Koon Tan Kai Hoe onboard, arrived in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
They are scheduled to take part in the next phase of the Exercise to be held off Visakhapatnam from Tuesday to Thursday. RSN Intrepid is a French-built Delta Class Frigate, under the Command of Lieutenant Colonel Vince Tan Tit Lee, while RSN Victory is a Missile Corvette commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Anthoy Lee Kok Long. Colonel Glam Hock Koon Tan Kai Hoe, accompanied by the Commanding Officers of the two ships will call on Rear Admiral P. Murugesan, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
During their stay at Visakhapatnam, the officers and sailors of the Singapore Navy will be engaged in various activities involving professional and social interaction. They will also be visiting places of interest in and around Visakhapatnam that include Kailashgiri, Ramakrishna Beach, Maritime and Kursura Museums. The ships of the two Navies have been exercising regularly with the aim of enhancing cooperation and interoperability between the two navies. The visiting ships are expected to depart Visakhapatnam on conclusion of the exercise on April 17.
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