63 Hull Artificers Pass-out from INS Vishwakarma,Vizagvision…The passing-out parade of 63 Hull Artificer (HA) Apprentices comprising 56 Indian Navy HA sailors, seven Coast Guard Yantriks was conducted at INS Vishwakarma on 20 Aug 19. The Passing-out Parade reviewed by Rear Adm Sanjay Datt, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), HQ ENC, marked the completion of two and a half year-long professional ab-initio training that comprised of both theoretical and practical training on various Hull Systems and Equipment.
Basant Kumar Singh, HA Apprentice was awarded the FOC-in-C (South) Gold medal for standing First in Overall Order of Merit. Aman, HA App was awarded the ‘Vishwakarma Rolling Trophy’ for ‘Best in Parade Training’. All passing out sailors would shortly assume their appointments at frontline warships.