"The ship will remain here until March 17 before leaving for the Philippines and Malaysia," the Fifth Main Naval Base (Lantamal V) spokesman, Major Agus Setiawan, informed the press at Tanjung Perak on Thursday.
The destroyer-type ship carried on it a crew of 320, including 35 officers. Before arriving here the ship visited Makassar for several days.
Agus Setiawan said while in Surabaya the ship`s crew would visit several tourist spots in East Java, apart from the headquarters of Lantamal V and Koarmatim (the Eastern Fleet Command).
"We will also organize several activities including a sporting event," he said, hoping the Indian Navy personnel would enjoy their visit here.
The visit of the Indian warship is aimed at strengthening the relations between the two countries.
Upon arrival, the crew led by Captain Punit Chadda was welcomed by traditional dances.
The `INS Ranjit D53` measures 147 meters in length and 15.8 meters in width, and weighs 4.974 tons. Out in the sea, the ship could speed up to 35 knots with four gas turbines as its driving force.
The weapons on the ship include four SS-N-BRAHMOS, two S-125 MSAM and one 75 mm cannon.
The ship has been sailing since February 2012 and will tour several countries, with the Philippines and Malaysia being its next stops.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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