Visit of INS Shalki to Colombo

Indian Navy’s submarine INS Shalki, arrived on a two day visit to Colombo. The submarine was received ceremonially by the Officer of the Guard of the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Commanding Officer is scheduled to call on the Commander of the Western Naval Area Rear Admiral WDCU Kumarasinghe at Western Naval Headquarters on 02 August 2024.

Later in the day, around 50 nominated personnel from the Sri Lanka Navy are scheduled to visit the submarine, and they will be briefed about the Submarine onboard. Personnel from the High Commission of India and Sri Lanka Defence Forces will also visit INS Shalki.
This is the first-ever submarine to be built in India.

Previously, Kalveri class submarine INS Karaj had visited Colombo in February 2024, and INS Vagir had visited Colombo concerning the International Day of Yoga in June 2023.

The visit is an Operational Turn Around (OTR), wherein the submarine will replenish fuel and provisions.

The crew will recuperate and have the opportunity to visit places of interest in Sri Lanka.