Ministry of Defence
INS TRISHUL CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY
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Indian Naval Ship Trishul concluded a port call at Civitavecchia, Italy, on October 28, 2026, during its operational deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. The visit aimed to strengthen maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the Italian Navy through professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges. Key engagements included the Commanding Officer of INS Trishul calling on the Fleet Commander of the Italian Navy, crew visits to the Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, and an onboard cultural event attended by the Ambassador of India to Italy, the Italian Fleet Commander, local civil dignitaries, and the Indian diaspora. INS Trishul subsequently resumed its deployment in the Mediterranean Sea.