INS Magar, the oldest Landing Ship Tank (Large) of the Indian Navy, laid her oars at the Naval Base here on Saturday, after serving the nation for 36 years.
The ship commanded by Cdr. Hemant V. Salunkhe was decommissioned at a sunset ceremony held at the Naval Base. Vice Admiral M.A. Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, who had commanded the ship from 2005 to 2006 was the chief guest.
The dignitaries who attended the ceremony included Air Marshal B. Manikantan, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Air Command, serving and retired personnel from the Armed Forces, and officials of the civil administration. The ship’s timeline and special postage cover were also released during the event.
