Saturday, 20 September 2008

Two Indian Warships Dock at Sihanouk Ville International Seaport

Phnom Penh, September 19, 2008 AKP --

Two Indian warships, named Gharial No.F-23 and Kulish No.T-63, were docked at Sihanouk Ville international seaport on September 18 for a four-day visit to Cambodia.

Of the two, the former with a storage capacity of 5 444 tones contains 140 seamen and 25 officers, under the leadership of lieutenant-colonel S. TK. THHETRI and the latter of 1 460 tones has 170 seamen and 18 officers, under Commander Gaswinder Singh.

The two warships equipped with modern anti-aircraft and surface-to-surface weapons, left Indian seaport for Cambodia and then are expected to visit Vietnam and Korea.

During their dock at Sihanouk Ville international seaport, the Indian navy commanders and officers will meet Sihanouk Ville governor, visit RCAF navy base at Ream, RCAF headquarters in Phnom Penh and also made a sightseeing tour of Sihanouk Ville.

It is noted that the Indian warships used to visit Sihanouk Ville international seaport in April, 2008.--AKP

(By Mr. THOU Peou)

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