Indian Naval Ship Kora departs after brief visit

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kora, which made a port call in Colombo, departed the island on the successful completion of her visit.

The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in compliance with time-honored naval traditions at the port of Colombo.

The vessel, measuring 91.1 meters in length, is a Missile Corvette belonging to the Indian Navy, and she is manned by a crew of 125, according to the Sri Lanka Navy.

Meanwhile, Commander R.M. Nambiar, the Commanding Officer of INS Kora, called on Rear Admiral Saman Perera, Commander of Western Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.

During their stay on the island, the crew of INS Kora explored some of the tourist attractions in Colombo, the Navy added.