Indian Navy Commissions INS Tarmugli

• 15 Dec 2023

On 14^th December, 2023, Vice Admiral Chief of Materiel (COM) of the Indian Navy, led the commissioning of INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft, at a ceremony held at the naval dockyard under the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Vizag(Andhra Pardesh).

Key Points

• Dual-Nation Service History: INS Tarmugli, originally commissioned as INS Tillanchang in the Indian Navy, served actively until 2006.
• Later, it was gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and operated as MCGS Huravee from April 16, 2006, until its decommissioning in May 2023.
• Return and Restoration: After being returned in May, the ship underwent extensive restoration at the Visakhapatnam Naval dockyard, culminating in its re-induction as INS Tarmugli.
• Advanced Features: Equipped with advanced MTU engines, water jet propulsion, the latest communication equipment, a 30 mm gun, and an advanced radar system, INS Tarmugli is designed for coastal surveillance and defense.
• Coastal Surveillance Role: The fast attack craft will play a crucial role in coastal surveillance, utilizing its state-of-the-art features for effective monitoring and safeguarding coastal areas.
• Refurbishment by Indian Navy: The Indian Navy took charge of the refurbishment and repair process, ensuring that INS Tarmugli meets high operational standards after its return from service with the MNDF.
• Re-Induction Ceremony: Vice Admiral as chief of materiel, presided over the re-induction ceremony, marking the ship's reincarnation in its present avatar as INS Tarmugli.