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As part of the Konkan 18, United Kingdom’s Royal Navy vessel HMS Dragon entered Mormugao Port on Wednesday morning and the commanding officer, Commander Micheal Carter Quinn, called on Rear Admiral Philipose Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Naval Area on arrival.
HMS Dragon and INS Kolkata will participate in Konkan-18, a bilateral exercise between Indian Navy and the Royal Navy. The harbour phase of the exercise is scheduled till December 2 and this would include a pre-sail conference and subject matter expert exchange as a prelude to the forthcoming sea phase.
In addition to sports fixtures, receptions would also be held onboard the two ships.
HMS Dragon, a Type 45 class destroyer commissioned in 2012, has a length of 154.2 m and a displacement of 8,000 tonnes. The ship has a unique electric propulsion system and is capable of doing speeds over 30 knots.
The ship is fitted with Harpoon Surface to Surface Missile, Aster Surface to Air Missiles and a 4.5 inch calibre gun. The HMS Dragon comprises an onboard crew of 41 officers and 214 sailors.
