WNC Mumbai Ceremonials: Page 2 of 2

Air Display during BRTC 2015

Decommissioning of INS Godavari

Presenting Arms for the last time – 23 Dec 15

Unveiling of Postal Stamp on the Occasion of Decommissioning Ceremony

Handing Over of Naval Ensign to Commanding Officer

Change of Command Ceremonial Parade-Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, ADC on 31 Mar 15. A Command Ceremonial Parade was held at Shikra on the occasion.

Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC Received by Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, ADC on 31 Mar 15 at INS Shikra

Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC Reviewing Ceremonial Parade on 31 Mar 15 at INS Shikra

Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC Introduced to Flag Officers

Commissioning of INS Sardar Patel-Dwarka II was commissioned as INS Sardar Patel at Porbandar on 09 May 15. Smt Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, was the Chief Guest. A 50 men Ceremonial Guard, Band and 12 Platoons were paraded for the Commissioning Ceremony.

Commissioning of INS Sardar Patel by Smt Anandiben Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat on 09 May 15 at Porbandar

Sports Activities between IN and IRI (N)

Naval Investiture Ceremony 2015-A Naval Investiture Ceremony for award of Nao Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Lt VK Jain Memorial Gold Medal, Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal and unit Citations was held onboard Viraat on 20 Apr 15. Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC, the Chief of the Naval Staff, was the Chief Guest for the ceremony.

Interaction with Special Children and Donating of Dry Ration

Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC , the Chief of the Naval Staff,Reviewing the Investiture Ceremony Parade onboard Viraat

Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC , the Chief of the Naval Staff,With the Investiture Ceremony Awardees

Commissioning of ISVs by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra