<p>From providing logistics support to warfighting Indian troops on foreign soil to offering succor in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, to repatriating Indian nationals during the pandemic, INS Magar has done it all in 36 years of service and will be resting her oars on Saturday, 6th May 2023.</p>

<p>The decommissioning ceremony will be held at the Naval Base in Kochi and Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command will preside over the event.</p>

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<p>An Amphibious Assault ship of the Indian Navy, INS Magar's primary role has been that of an expeditionary warfare unit, which can carry eleven battle tanks, thirteen BMP infantry fighting vehicles, ten trucks, eight heavy motor vehicles, and more than 200 troops in various configurations.</p>

<p>The ship also carries an integral Seaking Helicopter for airborne operations and four Landing Craft Assault(LCA) for launching amphibious assaults.</p>

<p>Built by GRSE Kolkata, INS Magar was commissioned on 18th July 1987 in the eastern Indian city. The vessel was a major milestone for the Indian shipbuilding industry as it was the first indigenously built ship with more than 5000 gross register tonnage(referring to the ship's internal volume) and the first of the Landing Ship Tank (Large) class.</p>

<h2><strong>'Magar - A cross between a crocodile and fish'</strong></h2>

<p>The Ships crest depicts the Hindu mythological character Makara, riding the waves. The Makara is generally depicted as a half crocodile in the fore part with a tail of a fish. Makara is considered as the ‘Vahana’ (Vehicle) of Goddess Ganga and the sea god Varuna.</p>

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<p>The crest symbolizes the amphibious capability of INS Magar as well as emphasizing its size, adaptability, agility and ferociousness.</p>

<h2><strong>Major Operations undertaken by INS Magar</strong></h2>

<p>Operation Pawan was undertaken in 1987 by Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) to take control of the Jaffna Peninsula (Sri Lanka) from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE). The ship played a key role in the transfer of army troops and tanks to the Sri Lankan peninsula to provide assistance to the fighting effort of the troops on the ground.</p>

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<p>In the aftermath of the 26th December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the ship played a pivotal role in providing relief and evacuation of more than 1300 people from the affected area of Andaman Nicobar Islands, off India's east coast.</p>

<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of 'Operation Samudra Setu' the ship was tasked with evacuating Indian Nationals and providing medical relief to friendly foreign countries. The ship was deployed to Male, Maldives, and safely evacuated 202 Indians including 24 women, two expectant mothers, and two children.</p>

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From providing logistics support to warfighting Indian troops on foreign soil to offering succor in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, to repatriating Indian nationals during the pandemic, INS Magar has done it all in 36 years of service and will be resting her oars on Saturday, 6th May 2023.

From providing logistics support to warfighting Indian troops on foreign soil to offering succor in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami, to repatriating Indian nationals during the pandemic, INS Magar has done it all in 36 years of service and will be resting her oars on Saturday, 6th May 2023. The decommissioning ceremony will be held at the Naval Base in Kochi and Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command will preside over the event. WATCH | Dramatic visuals as truck driver rescued in Kenya after sudden floods An Amphibious Assault ship of the Indian Navy, INS Magar's primary role has been that of an expeditionary warfare unit, which can carry eleven battle tanks, thirteen BMP infantry fighting vehicles, ten trucks, eight heavy motor vehicles, and more than 200 troops in various configurations. The ship also carries an integral Seaking Helicopter for airborne operations and four Landing Craft Assault(LCA) for launching amphibious assaults. Built by GRSE Kolkata, INS Magar was commissioned on 18th July 1987 in the eastern Indian city. The vessel was a major milestone for the Indian shipbuilding industry as it was the first indigenously built ship with more than 5000 gross register tonnage(referring to the ship's internal volume) and the first of the Landing Ship Tank (Large) class. 'Magar - A cross between a crocodile and fish' The Ships crest depicts the Hindu mythological character Makara, riding the waves. The Makara is generally depicted as a half crocodile in the fore part with a tail of a fish. Makara is considered as the ‘Vahana’ (Vehicle) of Goddess Ganga and the sea god Varuna. Also Read | Onus on India to restart peace talks: Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari The crest symbolizes the amphibious capability of INS Magar as well as emphasizing its size, adaptability, agility and ferociousness. Major Operations undertaken by INS Magar Operation Pawan was undertaken in 1987 by Indian Peacekeeping Force (IPKF) to take control of the Jaffna Peninsula (Sri Lanka) from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE). The ship played a key role in the transfer of army troops and tanks to the Sri Lankan peninsula to provide assistance to the fighting effort of the troops on the ground. Watch | Srinagar gears up to host g20 summit | Inside South Asia: part 2 × In the aftermath of the 26th December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the ship played a pivotal role in providing relief and evacuation of more than 1300 people from the affected area of Andaman Nicobar Islands, off India's east coast. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of 'Operation Samudra Setu' the ship was tasked with evacuating Indian Nationals and providing medical relief to friendly foreign countries. The ship was deployed to Male, Maldives, and safely evacuated 202 Indians including 24 women, two expectant mothers, and two children. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India's amphibious assault ship INS Magar sails into sunset after 36 yrs of service

<p>The Indian Navy said today that it has&nbsp;launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge) as part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gathering-of-not-more-than-50-persons-allowed-at-weddings-home-ministry-296813">coronavirus </a>crisis.</p>

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<p>The Navy said Jalashwa and Magar ships are presently enroute port of Malè in&nbsp;Maldives to commence evacuation operations for stranded Indians from May 8 as part of Phase-1.</p>

<p>The Navy said the evacuated personnel will disembark&nbsp;at Kochi in Kerala and entrusted to the care of state authorities.</p>

<p>"This operation is being carried out in close coordination with ministries of defence, external affairs, home affairs, health and various other agencies of the government of India and state governments," it added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the home ministry said that passengers found to be "symptomatic" shall be immediately taken to a medical facility and the remaining passengers shall be taken to "suitable institutional quarantine facilities to be arranged by the states."</p>

<p>"These passengers shall be kept under institutional quarantine for 14 days," the MHA said.</p>

<p>"If they test negative after 14 days, they will be allowed to go home and will undertake self-monitoring of their health for 14 more days as per protocol," the home ministry said, adding,"the remaining persons will be shifted to medical facility by states and governments of union territories."</p>


The Indian Navy said today that it has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge) as part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas due to the coronavirus crisis.

The Indian Navy said today that it has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge) as part of national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas due to the coronavirus crisis. Also Read: Government to operate two special flights from Doha for stranded Indians The Navy said Jalashwa and Magar ships are presently enroute port of Malè in Maldives to commence evacuation operations for stranded Indians from May 8 as part of Phase-1. The Navy said the evacuated personnel will disembark at Kochi in Kerala and entrusted to the care of state authorities. "This operation is being carried out in close coordination with ministries of defence, external affairs, home affairs, health and various other agencies of the government of India and state governments," it added. Meanwhile, the home ministry said that passengers found to be "symptomatic" shall be immediately taken to a medical facility and the remaining passengers shall be taken to "suitable institutional quarantine facilities to be arranged by the states." "These passengers shall be kept under institutional quarantine for 14 days," the MHA said. "If they test negative after 14 days, they will be allowed to go home and will undertake self-monitoring of their health for 14 more days as per protocol," the home ministry said, adding,"the remaining persons will be shifted to medical facility by states and governments of union territories."

Navy launches Operation 'Samudra Setu' to evacuate stranded Indians

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