INS Delhi Won Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet Award 2024

Fleet Awards Function Overview

• Held on July 14, 2024, in Visakhapatnam
• Annual event to honor Eastern Fleet's operational achievements
• Chief Guest: Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command
• Hosted by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet
• Celebrates excellene in various ship categories
• Includes cultural program to boost morale and foster camaraderie

Award Recipients and Achievements

• INS Delhi: Named Best Ship of the Eastern Fleet
  • Guided-missile frigate of the Delhi class
  • Recognized for outstanding performance and operational prowess
  • Specifications: 163 meters long, 6,200 tons, equipped with advanced weaponry and electronic systems
• INS Kavaratti: Best Ship in Corvettes/OPVs/LSTs category
• INS Shivalik, INS Sumedha, and INS Sumitra: Most spirited ships of the Sunrise Fleet
• Recognition for completing challenging missions throughout the year

Eastern Fleet's Operational Highlights

• High tempo of operational activities within and beyond the Indian Ocean Region
• Safeguarding maritime interests through various deployments
• Conducted practice weapon firings in air, surface, and sub-surface domains
• Participated in multiple exercises:
  • Conventional naval exercises
  • Amphibious operations
  • Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercises
• Collaborated with Indian Army and Indian Air Force
• Demonstrated combat readiness and operational efficiency