Visit of Bangladesh Naval Ships to Port Blair - Day 4 & Day 5

Visit of Bangladesh Naval Ships to Port Blair - Day 4 & Day 5

On the fourth day of the goodwill visit of the Bangladesh Naval Ships, Somudra Avijan and Somudra Joy to Port Blair, a friendly game of volley ball was organized to further augment the pre existing spirit of brotherhood and sportsmanship between the men of the two navies. The game was played with fervor and enthusiasm whilst maintaining the camaraderie shared by the mariners from the two nations.

Both the Navies, participating in a friendly game of volleyball

The fifth day marked the culmination of the well participated and culturally rich goodwill visit of the Bangladesh Navy to Port Blair. The Bangladesh Naval Ships, Somudra Avijan and Somudra Joy were seen off in the traditional manner by the officers and sailors of the Indian Navy with the Naval Band in attendance and playing heady martial tunes. On leaving harbour, the BN ships participated in joint exercises with the Indian Naval Ship Karmuk and thereafter shaped their course to their next port of call – Colombo.

Participants of the volleyball match

This marked the end of a well executed and extremely enriching visit of the Bangladesh Navy to Port Blair. The visit has further consolidated the spirit of friendship, brotherhood and friendly ties between the Navies of these two maritime neighbours.

The Bangladesh Naval Ships, Somudra Avijan and Somudra Joy being seen off in the traditional  Naval manner