Visit of HNLMS Tromp & Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy to Mumbai
Mumbai, April 29. Rear Adm Harold Liebregs, the Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy visited Mumbai from April 23 to 28, concurrent to visit of HNLMS Tromp, a De Zeven Provinciën class Frigate. He interacted with Vice Adm S J Singh, FOC-in-C Western Naval Command and discussed operational and technical matters of mutual interest.
The visiting delegation was given an operational overview of the Command and a visit onboard the latest guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. The visit also included professional and social interactions and sharing of best practices between personnel of the two Navies.
The Royal Netherlands Navy Ship HNLMS Tromp, upon departure from Mumbai, participated in Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Trishul, which included tactical manoeuvres, helicopter ops and Replenishment at Sea approaches. The exercises provided an opportunity for both navies to exchange best practices & benefit from each other’s experience & expertise.
