63 Hull Artificers pass-out from INS Vishwakarma

Visakhapatnam: The passing-out parade of 63 Hull Artificer (HA) apprentices, comprising 56 Indian Navy HA sailors, seven Coast Guard Yantriks, was conducted at INS Vishwakarma here on Tuesday.

The passing-out parade was reviewed by Chief Staff Officer (Technical), HQ ENC, Rear Adm Sanjay Dat, marking the completion of two and a half years long professional ab-initio training that comprised of both theoretical and practical training on various Hull Systems and equipment.

Basant Kumar Singh, HA Apprentice was awarded the FOC-in-C (South) gold medal for standing first in the overall order of merit. Aman, HA App was awarded the 'Vishwakarma Rolling Trophy' for 'Best in Parade Training'. All passing out sailors would shortly assume their appointments at frontline warships.