OPV provided by the Indian Govt. arrives in Colombo

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The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) provided by the Indian Government to the Sri Lanka Navy, in a bid to expand its operational capabilities, arrived at the Colombo harbour yesterday.

The ship was officially taken over by the Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Samantha Wimalathunge at the Port of Kochi, India on September 5.

The new platform which is manned by 10 officers and 98 sailors is led by Captain Nevil Ubesiri as its Commanding Officer. The vessel after assigning the pennant number CG 60 will join the Sri Lanka Coast Guard.

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Comments - 11

Hautaum Sunday, 17 September 2017 01:48 PM

It seems to good but remember, they provided training with arm in 80 for Tamils

Vino Sunday, 17 September 2017 01:57 PM

What is the logic in getting an Indian produced patrol ship,is it because Indian technology is superior to western,Russian,or Chinese technology.

concerned citizen Sunday, 17 September 2017 04:24 PM

I believe it is a gift from the Indian govt.

sini Sunday, 17 September 2017 04:56 PM

Western, Russian and Chinese have better technowlogies. However, they ask money. They don't give free .

John Sunday, 17 September 2017 06:19 PM

What is the point of getting a combat ship with inferior technology,free or not free.

Virendra Sunday, 17 September 2017 07:28 PM

Your anti-Indian bias shows but a gift is free. You can always buy "superior" products but I doubt you have got the money. Plus, Indian naval technology is at par with the best in world. They operate top-of-line submarines and ships. Just because they look like Lankans doesn't mean they can't do well in technology.

Dr Ganesh Monday, 18 September 2017 03:32 AM

American and Chinese navies have the technology to decimate the Indian navy in 48 hours.

Kamal Sunday, 17 September 2017 03:35 PM

Indian technology may not be superior to western countries but it is good enough to do the job. Secondly, its a 'gift'...nothing to pay for it. Whereas nothing comes free when you deal with Western/Russian/Chinese.

Nimal Sunday, 17 September 2017 08:44 PM

Mate,your reasoning is fine if it is a fishing boat but here we are talking about defence of our sea.

Dalu Banda Sunday, 17 September 2017 08:13 PM

When Parippu was dropped , Late President JR Jayawardhana said " not to look at the teeth of a gifted Horse"

ceylon Monday, 18 September 2017 09:10 PM

india make nuclear submarinesaircraft carrierssettelittessuper computers etc.present india is totaly diferent than india 20 years ago. via DM Android App

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