Indian Navy Chief News
R Hari Kumar assumed charge as the 25th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) from outgoing Chief Admiral Karambir Singh who retired on superannuation after a career spanning over 41 years in service.
The Project 15B marks the class of guided missile destroyers that are being built for the Navy by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL).
"The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance the maritime bilateral relations between India and Thailand and also to explore new avenues of defence cooperation," read a statement.
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command on October 31, 2017.
After the Navy chief took up the issue with the government, the Defence Ministry is likely to review its decision.
His visit was also aimed at consolidating bilateral naval relations and to explore new avenues for maritime cooperation, the defence ministry said.
It has been reported that the woman cadet was not donning any life saving gear when she fell overboard at 2 PM yesterday.
58-year-old Lanba, a specialist in Navigation and Direction, will have the full three-year tenure as the Navy Chief.
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