The Indian Navy's amphibious warfare vessel Indian Navy Ship Magar arrived at Sri Lanka's Eastern port of Trincomalee(10.04.2010) on a goodwill mission, Sri Lanka Navy said.According to the Navy, the Indian Navy Ship Magar, a landing ship tank with a Chetak helicopter on board, is scheduled to stay in Sri Lanka for a few days. It carries a crew of 20 officers and 235 sailors on board.
During its stay, over 100 rookie officers of Sri Lanka Navy will be trained by the ship's crew from Monday on areas ranging from navigation, communication, seamanship, Naval knowledge, damage control and fire fighting.Sri Lanka Navy in reciprocation has arranged a special visit programme for the ship's crew.The ship's visit is aimed at strengthening the bilateral defence ties between the two countries.
During its stay, over 100 rookie officers of Sri Lanka Navy will be trained by the ship's crew from Monday on areas ranging from navigation, communication, seamanship, Naval knowledge, damage control and fire fighting.Sri Lanka Navy in reciprocation has arranged a special visit programme for the ship's crew.The ship's visit is aimed at strengthening the bilateral defence ties between the two countries. 
