Question: Recently the Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumitra, has reached Darwin, Australia, the ship had visited which of the following country during 6-09 Dec 16?
(a) Yemen
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) U.S.A
(d) New Zealand
Ans:(d)
Related facts:
- The Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Sumitra, has reached Darwin, Australia on 06 Dec 2016.
- The visit to Australia is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing maritime security cooperation between the two countries.
- On departure, the ship would also undertake a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with RAN ships.
- Sumitra, is the fourth of the Saryu class ships.
- It is based on an indigenous design and constructed by M/s Goa Shipyard Ltd, India.
- Since commissioning in 2014, the ship has been deployed for multiple operational tasks, the most notable being ‘Operation Rahat’.
- The ship has a range of 6,500 nautical miles and is capable of embarking one Dhruv/ Chetak helicopter.
- The ship is commanded by Cdr KP Shreeshan.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=154949
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/indias-act-east-policy-strengthens-indian-navys-ins-sumitra-visits-australia/438385/
http://dailyworld.in/indian-ship-ins-sumitra-visits-australia/