KOCHI: INS Venduruthy at the Naval Base here completed 67 years of service to the nation on June 23.
HMIS (Her Majesty Indian Ship) Venduruthy was commissioned on June 23, 1943, with Commander G S Baker of the Royal Indian Navy Reserve as the first Commanding Officer. INS Venduruthy is at present commanded by Commodore M R Ajayakumar, who is also the naval officer in charge of Kerala.
The headquarters of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, INS Venduruthy houses all premier training institutions of the Navy.
Every year, Venduruthy conducts the Navy fest during Navy Day. It is manned by around 1000 personnel, including Naval and civilian personnel.
INS Venduruthy celebrated its 67th anniversary with a host of programmes.
Mayor Mercy Williams and Ernakulam range IG B Sandhya were present at the anniversary celebrations.
Vice-Admiral K N Sushil, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command also took part in the celebrations.