INS Tarkash Visited Port Lome, Togo

As part of her ongoing deployment to the Gulf of Guinea, INS Tarkash entered Lome, Togo on 01 September 2022. The first Indian Navy ship to make a port call at Togo, she was welcomed there by the Indian Ambassador to Togo, along with the local Indian diaspora. As part of the port visit, the ship's Commanding Officer called on the senior military and civilian hierarchy of the host nation. The ship later hosted senior dignitaries of the Togo Armed Forces and other government agencies onboard. She also remained open to visitors during her stay. Professional exchanges were conducted by the ship's crew in disciplines such as VBSS and diving operations. A medical camp was also conducted in collaboration with the Togo Armed Forces and the Indian pharma company, Strides Pharma Ltd, to provide basic treatment and free medicines to locals. Sports events were also held, to inculcate stronger esprit de corps between personnel of the Indian Navy and Togo Armed Forces.