INS Tarmugli, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft, was ceremoniously inducted into the Indian Navy under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.

Boasting a remarkable history, this vessel began its service as INS Tillanchang, a Trinkat Class ship, operating actively until 2006. As part of India’s diplomatic outreach in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the ship was gifted to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and assumed the name MCGS Huravee.

Today, with the distinguished title of INS Tarmugli, it was officially recommissioned in the presence of VAdm Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel.

The vessel’s incorporation marks a significant advancement in Naval shoreline operations, owing to its Water Jet Fast Attack Craft capabilities, which promise exceptional agility and speed.

The warship is fitted with MTU engines, the latest communication equipment, a 30 mm gun and an advanced Radar system and will be extensively used for coastal surveillance and protection of ODAs (Offshore Development Area) in the KG Basin area along the East Coast of India.

INS Tarmugli is being commanded by Cdr Satpal Singh Sangwan and would operate under the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh). The 46-metre ship, named after a picturesque island in the Andaman group, displaces 320-tonne and can achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots.

Tailored for tasks such as intercepting swift surface vessels, executing Anti-Smuggling operations, ensuring Fishery Protection, and conducting Search & Rescue Operations, INS Tarmugli stands as a testament to the Indian Navy’s commitment to maritime security and operational excellence. The commissioning ceremony stands as a symbol of national pride and maritime strength.