INS Tarmugli, a Fast Attack Craft, commissioned on December 14, 2023, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
- Commissioned by Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy.
- Trinkat Class FAC originally gifted to Maldivian Naval Defence Forces in 2006 by India.
- Returned in May and underwent extensive restoration at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
- Equipped with advanced features: MTU engines, water jet propulsion, latest communication equipment, 30 mm gun, and advanced Radar system.
- Primarily designated for coastal surveillance and protection of Offshore Development Areas (ODAs) in KG Basin area and East Coast of India.
- Operational command under Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh).
- Named after a picturesque island in the Andaman group.
- Weighs 320 tonnes, 48 meters in length, capable of speeds exceeding 30 knots.
Q: What was the primary purpose of INS Tarmugli commissioned on December 14, 2023, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam?
a. Deep-sea exploration
b. Coastal surveillance and protection
c. Humanitarian aid missions
d. Space research
Ans : b. Coastal surveillance and protection
