INS Kadmatt Visits Papua New Guinea, Leads Mobile Fleet Review

INS Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, was accorded the honour of conducting and leading the mobile Fleet Review on 4 September 2025, as part of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations.

The ceremonial column comprised INS Kadmatt as the lead ship with FNS Auguste Benebig, HMPNGS Gilbert Toropo, HMPNGS Ted Diro, HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, VOEA Nqahau Koula and HMAS Childers.

Being a multinational and multiplatform event to be conducted within the confines of Port Moresby harbour, Kadmatt, as the Officer Conducting the Serial (OCS), navigated various challenges associated with the event with precision. Having been entrusted with the responsibility on September 1, in order to ensure safe conduct as well as precise manoeuvres of the warships, a detailed briefing was conducted for all the ships and clear orders were issued.

As a result of thorough preparation in harbour, the seven warships representing five countries sailed with precision at a distance of 600 yards between each vessel in a single column, arriving at their respective saluting positions at pre-decided time. Subsequently, all the ships proceeded safely to secure alongside, marking the successful culmination of the event.

The conduct highlights the ability of IN to operate in a multinational environment, reaffirming its standing as a highly trained and professional force. It also brought out the increasing interoperability that the like-minded navies of the Indo Pacific enjoy and IN’s rising reputation as the preferred security partner.

Also, as part of the celebrations, the Indian Navy Band, embarked on Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, participated in the grand Military Tattoo at Port Moresby. The event witnessed bands from several nations coming together, symbolising unity, discipline, and shared heritage. The Indian Navy Band presented a repertoire of martial tunes and Indian melodies, earning admiration from dignitaries and the audience alike. Their stirring performance showcased India’s vibrant cultural ethos and reaffirmed the longstanding maritime bonds with the Pacific nations.

During the visit, the crew of INS Kadmatt paid solemn homage at the Bomana War Cemetery, honouring the valour and sacrifice of the fallen heroes of World War II, including many unsung Indian soldiers. The memory of those heroes serves as a source of strength, reinforcing the collective resolve to uphold the ideals of Duty, Honour, and Courage—always and every time.