Indian Navy’s mighty destroyer INS Rajput gets decommissioned on Friday

In 4 many years of wonderful service, it has served in each Japanese and Western Fleets. (Pictures Credit score: Indian Navy)

INS Rajput, the lead ship of the Kashin-class destroyers constructed by the erstwhile USSR, will probably be getting decommissioned from the service on Friday (Might 21, 2021).

With this a wonderful period will probably be coming to an finish when India’s first ever destroyer will get decommissioned after being in service for 41 years ceremony at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The destroyer was commissioned on Might 4, 1980.

Extra about INS Rajput

This destroyer was constructed within the 61 Communards Shipyard in Nikolaev (present-day Ukraine). Its authentic Russian title was ‘Nadezhny’ which means ‘Hope’.

In line with the Indian Navy, the keel of the ship was laid on Sept 11, 1976. She was launched on Sept 17, 1977 and commissioned as INS Rajput on Might 4, 1980 at Poti, Georgia by IK Gujral, who was India’s ambassador to USSR.

Capt Gulab Mohanlal Hiranandani was her first Commanding Officer.

In 4 many years of wonderful service, it has served in each Japanese and Western Fleets.

What was the motto?

The motto was “Raj Karega Rajput”.

With this motto of their minds, the crew of INS Rajput have remained ever vigilant and at all times ‘on name’ to guard the maritime curiosity and sovereignty of the nation.

Which operations did INS Rajput go for?

INS Rajput has additionally participated in a number of operations together with Operation Aman off Sri Lanka which was carried out to help IPKF, then Operation Pawan which was for patrolling duties off the coast of Sri Lanka.

INS Rajput was additionally despatched for Operation Cactus to assist in resolving the hostage state of affairs off the Maldives, and Operation Crowsnest off Lakshadweep.

The ship has additionally taken half in lots of bilateral and multinational workouts. It was additionally the primary Indian Naval ship which was affiliated with the Rajput Regiment of the Indian military.

Extra in regards to the first destroyer

There have been 31 Commanding Officers at her helm in 41 years of her wonderful historical past. The final CO of the ship took cost on Aug 29, 2019.

What to anticipate on Friday (Might 21, 2021)?

When the solar goes down tomorrow, for the final time the Naval Ensign and the Commissioning Pennant will probably be hauled down which is on board INS Rajput.

What does this signify?

It symbolizes the decommissioning of the ship from the service.

Who all will probably be current on the ceremony?

With strict COVID protocols in place, it is going to be a low-key occasion. And it’s anticipated to be attended solely by in-station officers and sailors.