The Hellenic Navy’s frigate Psara, a MEKO 200 class frigate from Greece, made its maiden visit to Mumbai from July 11 to 13. Commanded by Commander Iosif Bazinas, the Greek vessel’s arrival marked a continuation of growing maritime ties between the Indian and Greek navies.
Just days earlier, on July 10, Psara and India’s INS Tarkash had teamed up in the Arabian Sea for joint drills, building on a prior meeting in Djibouti at the end of June.
During its stay in Mumbai, Psara’s crew engaged in a mix of formal and cultural exchanges aimed at strengthening Navy-to-Navy relations. Commander Bazinas called on Rear Admiral Vidyadhar Harke, Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at the Western Naval Command, on the first day of the visit.
The conversation focused on expanding cooperation and shared maritime interests between the two countries. Over the next couple of days, both navies participated in cross-deck visits and cultural events that allowed sailors from both sides to interact beyond the operational setting.
