¨     Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Tarangini arrived in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

¨     This visit is part of the maritime outreach initiative called 'Bridges of Friendship.'
¨     The program aims to strengthen naval cooperation with Sri Lanka.
¨     The ship is commanded by Commander Nitin Gajjar.
¨     It is a three-masted barque used for sail training.
¨     The ship is on its return voyage from Visakhapatnam, where it participated in the International Fleet Review 2026.
¨     During this visit, three Sri Lankan Navy officers will embark on board.
¨     Twenty-five Sri Lankan Navy trainee officers will also join the ship.
¨     They will receive practical ocean-sailing training. The training will include both harbor and sea phases.
¨     INS Tarangini is the Indian Navy's first sail training ship. The ship circumnavigated the globe in 2004.
¨     After departing Trincomalee, the ship will proceed to Colombo. The Colombo visit will include further training and engagement activities.