Over 300 mid-shipmen,cadets complete training at naval academy

As many as 311 midshipmen and cadets of the Indian navy and Indian Coast Guard, including four from abroad, have successfully completed their training at the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala in the district.

Four cadets from Maldives, Myanmar and Vietnam were among those who took part in the passing-out parade held here today that was reviewed by Vice Admiral A R Karve, flag officer commanding-in-chief, southern naval command, a press release from the navy said.

The parade saw 10 women cadets marching with their male counterparts to join the ranks of the Indian navy, it said.

The passing out midshipmen and cadets belonged to four different courses, including Indian naval academy course (B Tech), Indian naval academy course (MSc), naval orientation course (extended) and naval orientation course (regular).

After the ceremonial review, the vice admiral awarded medals to nine meritorious midshipmen and cadets.

The officer congratulated them for completing their courses successfully and advised them to imbibe the core values of the navy - duty, honour and courage.

The 'Presidents Gold Medal' for the Indian Naval Academy BTech course was awarded to midshipman Pavan Ponnanna Uthappa Kodimaniyanda, the release said.

Cadet Arun Singh was presented with the 'Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal' for the Naval Orientation (extended) course.

The 'Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal' for the Naval Orientation (regular) course and the 'Flag Officer Commanding in Chief (South) Medal' for the best women cadet was awarded to Cadet Kiran Bhatt, it said.

Surendra Prasad, Chairman, National Board of Accreditation, Vice Admiral R B Pandit, commandant, INA, and senior officers of the station were among those present.