Basic Submarine Course Concludes at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam

Basic Submarine Course Concludes at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam

Passing out ceremony of Basic Submarine Courses for Sindhughosh and Shishumar Class was held at Submarine School, INS Satavahana on 22 Sep 17. A total of 39 officers and 47 sailors successfully completed their training and will now be moving to submarines at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam for Sea Training.

Officers of Basic Submarine Courses for Sindhughosh and Shishumar Classes which passed out on 22 Sept 17 at INS Satavahana

Rear Admiral V Srinivas NM, Flag Officer Submarines was the Chief Guest for the ceremony and gave away the book prizes and awards to the meritorious trainees. Sunny Verma, ERA4 , stood first among sailor's while Lt Jose Babu was adjudged best overall officer of the course.

Sailors of Basic Submarine Courses for Sindhughosh and Shishumar Classes which passed out on 22 Sept 17 at INS Satavahana

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest congratulated all the trainees for successfully completing the rigorous and challenging training and stressed upon the necessity of professionalism in the Submarine Arm. He urged them to imbibe the culture of Safety in everyday evolutions.

Lt Jose Babu receiving award from RAdm V Srinivas NM FOSM for standing first among Officers of the course

Sunny Verma ERA4 receiving award from RAdm V Srinivas NM FOSM for standing first among sailor trainees of the course

The course which had commenced on 10 April 17 included mandatory escape training and survival drills. The trainees also participated in several sports and adventure activities.