Indonesian Naval ship KRI Bung Tomo arrives at Kochi port

KOCHI: Indonesian Naval ship KRI Bung Tomo, a Multi-Role light frigate (Pennant No.357), has arrived at the Kochi port on a two-day visit.

Captain Yayan Sofyan is the Commanding Officer of the ship which reached here yesterday, a Navy release said.

During the visit, various interactions with Southern Naval Command have been planned.

Sofyan called on Rear Admiral RB Pandit, the Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command, today, the release said.

"Other planned interaction includes exchange of visits by specialist officers and men from both the navies with Indian Navy personnel visiting the Indonesian Naval ships and Indonesian personnel visiting the training facilities at Southern Naval Command," it said.

Sporting fixtures, including volleyball and badminton matches, were also held.

The ship had earlier visited Kochi in September 2014 post her induction into Indonesian Navy.

KRI Bung Tomo is en route to Salalah.