Visakhapatnam: The people of the city are more aware on maritime issues than most other places in India, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Anil Chopra said.
Addressing the media here onboard Indian Navy stealth Frigate INS Sahyadri in connection with the Navy Day 2013 Celebrations, he said that the Indian Navy was keen on the development of the port city. The Navy Operations Demonstration is conducted only here due to its location and atmosphere, he pointed out. The airport would operate 24x7x365 from January 1, 2014, he announced.
The stationing of Advanced Jet Training squadron at INS Dega would not be hampered by the operations of the civilian flights, he said. He welcomed the move of the National Airports Authority of India to establish a cargo handling unit here.
The ENC Chief thanked the people of Visakhapatnam for their support to the Navy in conducting the Navy Day 2013 celebrations and extended his best wishes to them on the occasion.
04/12/13 The Hindu
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Addressing the media here onboard Indian Navy stealth Frigate INS Sahyadri in connection with the Navy Day 2013 Celebrations, he said that the Indian Navy was keen on the development of the port city. The Navy Operations Demonstration is conducted only here due to its location and atmosphere, he pointed out. The airport would operate 24x7x365 from January 1, 2014, he announced.
The stationing of Advanced Jet Training squadron at INS Dega would not be hampered by the operations of the civilian flights, he said. He welcomed the move of the National Airports Authority of India to establish a cargo handling unit here.
The ENC Chief thanked the people of Visakhapatnam for their support to the Navy in conducting the Navy Day 2013 celebrations and extended his best wishes to them on the occasion.
04/12/13 The Hindu
