INS Tabar

Prelims : Current events of national importance and international importance

Why in News?

INS Tabar takes part in a rescue mission as it responds to a distress call from Pulau-flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, in the Gulf of Oman, which caught a fire in the engine room and total power failure onboard.

• INS Tabar is a Talwar-class frigate of the Indian Navy, designated as F44.
• It was built in Russia and commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2004.
• It is the 1^st naval vessel to take deterrent action against piracy.
• It is a stealth frigate equipped with advanced weapons and sensors for anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare.
• INS Tabar is part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet and is based in Mumbai.
• Capabilities - Equipped with advanced weapons, sensors, and electronic warfare suites for various warfare operations.
• It also has aviation assets like helicopters and advanced firefighting and damage control systems.
• Notable Activities
  • INS Tabar has been involved in counter-piracy operations,
  • Participated in exercises with other navies, and
  • Represented the Indian Navy at international events like the Russian Navy Day celebrations.
• Recent Activities - In July 2024, INS Tabar visited Hamburg, Germany, and conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the German Navy.

Reference

The Hindu | INS Tabar