Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Makes Maiden Visit to Southern Naval Command

Kochi -  Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, the newly appointed Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), made his inaugural visit to the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi on August 26, 2024, accompanied by Mrs. Shashi Tripathi, President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA).

Upon arrival at INS Garuda, Admiral Tripathi was honored with a ceremonial Guard of Honour. During his visit, he engaged with Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, to receive comprehensive briefings on the Command's training, operational, infrastructure, and administrative activities.

As the Training Command of the Indian Navy, SNC provided Admiral Tripathi with an overview of its training programs, recent upgrades to training facilities, and ongoing modernization projects. The Admiral was also briefed on the disaster relief efforts following the recent Wayanad landslides, noting the Command's swift response and effective support.

In a highlight of his visit, Admiral Tripathi inaugurated the newly renovated Command Stadium at the Naval Base in Kochi. The stadium features an international-standard eight-lane synthetic track, a central football field, and various athletics facilities, positioning it as a key hub for sports and games within the Navy. He also interacted with the Navy’s football and volleyball teams, celebrating their recent inter-services victories.

Additionally, Admiral Tripathi inaugurated the new Yard Utility Complex at the Naval Ship Repair Yard (Kochi), designed to enhance the maintenance and servicing capabilities for a range of mobile assets and specialist utility vehicles.

The CNS is scheduled to address officers, sailors, trainees, and defense civilians of SNC, outlining his vision and expectations. He will also visit the Signal School, his alma mater, to reconnect with his roots as a Communication and Electronic Warfare specialist.