The High Commission noted that the ship was warmly welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions.

INS Kalpeni is a Car Nicobar class Waterjet FAC of the Indian Navy commissioned on 14 October 2010. The ship is named after Kalpeni Island in the Lakshadweep group of Islands. The ship is based at Kochi with the primary role of Coastal Surveillance and Defence. The ship specialises in anti-smuggling, Vessel Boarding Search & Seizure as well as Search & Rescue operations.

The ship is on a port call from 19-21 October 2024, termed as Operational Turn Around. The ship has brought in essential technical support tools, which will be handed over to Sri Lanka Navy. In addition to taking in replenishment, the ship’s crew will visit places of importance in and around Colombo, the statement added.