Guided Missile Destroyer of Indian Navy INS Chennai Dedicated to The City

Guided Missile Destroyer of Indian Navy INS Chennai Dedicated to The City

INS Chennai, a P 15A Guided Missile Destroyer of Indian Navy, was dedicated to the city of Chennai in the presence of Shri Edappadi K Palaniswami, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr D Karthikeyan IAS, Commissioner of Chennai and Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Navel Command at an impressive ceremony held onboard the ship at Chennai Port Trust on 17 April 2017.

Dedication Ceremony of INS Chennai to the City of Chennai by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami onboard at INS Chennai

On his arrival, the Chief Minister was received by Vice Admiral HCS Bisht.  During his inaugural address, Vice Admiral HCS Bisht stated that the Indian Navy is fully geared up to meet the challenges at sea due to potent weapon platforms like the Chennai. He reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment towards the Government of Tamil Nadu and provide help to the people whenever called for.

Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command presented a memento to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami during the dedication ceremony of INS Chennai

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami presented a memento to the Captain of the Ship, INS Chennai during dedication ceremony

The event was characterised by closely coordinated sequence of drills and events leading to formal unveiling of the plaque by Hon’ble Chief Minister. On completion of the dedication ceremony, the Hon’ble Chief Minister presented a memento to the ship which will not only find a suitable place but also remind of the association the ship has with the city of Chennai.

The ceremony was witnessed by a large gathering which included VIPs, dignitaries, Senior Officers from the three Defence Services, Coast Guard, Police Officials from Central / State Government, Corporation of Chennai, Chennai Port Trust, Industry, Academia and retired Naval Officers, Consul Generals and other dignitaries.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami visited INS Chennai during dedication ceremony

Named after the iconic port city of Chennai, the ship has a complement of about 45 officers and 395 personnel.  The ship is under the command of Captain CR Praveen Nair.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Ministers of Govt of Tamil Nadu, family members and Senior Officers of Navy during dedication ceremony of INS Chennai

Captain CR Praveen Nair and other Officers of INS Chennai during dedication ceremony