Archive · 23 Aug 2025
INS Tamal Conducts Naval Drills with Greek Patrol Boat
The Indian Navy ship INS Tamal practiced with the Greek Navy ship HS Ritsos to improve how they work together.
The ship was on its way back to India and stopped at Souda Bay in Greece.
The crew met with Greek and NATO leaders to talk about working together at sea and visited an Italian Navy ship.
This shows India wants to be friends with Greece and work together on defense.
INS Tamal conducted naval drills with Greek patrol boat HS Ritsos.
The drills aimed to enhance interoperability between the Indian and Hellenic navies.
INS Tamal visited Souda Bay, Greece, as part of a journey home to India.
The crew engaged with Hellenic Navy and NATO officials during the port call.
The visit emphasized strengthening defense cooperation between India and Greece.
- Who
- INS Tamal (Indian Navy) and HS Ritsos (Hellenic Navy).
- What
- INS Tamal conducted naval drills with HS Ritsos and discussed maritime cooperation.
- When
- On or around August 19, 2025, during its port call.
- Where
- Off the coast of Greece and at Souda Bay.
- Why
- To enhance interoperability and strengthen defense cooperation.
- Vessel
- INS Tamal
- Partner Vessel
- HS Ritsos
- Location
- Souda Bay, Greece
- Purpose
- Enhance interoperability
- Organizations Involved
- Indian Navy, Hellenic Navy, NATO, US Navy, Italian Navy