INS Trishul arrives at Civitavecchia, Italy after PASSEX with Italian Navy's Carlo Margottini
On 25 October 2026, Indian Navy frigate INS Trishul arrived at Civitavecchia, Italy, during its Mediterranean deployment after a Passage Exercise with Italian Naval Ship Carlo Margottini.
Summary
INS Trishul of the Indian Navy arrived at the Italian port of Civitavecchia on 25 October 2026 during its ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Before entering harbour, the ship held a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Italian Naval Ship Carlo Margottini, covering manoeuvring drills, communication procedures, replenishment approaches, cross-deck landings, personnel transfers and boarding operations. The port call includes professional interactions and cultural exchanges and highlights the maritime partnership between India and Italy.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Trishul (Indian Navy)
- Port
- Civitavecchia, Italy
- Arrival
- 25 October 2026
- Deployment
- Operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea
- Exercise
- PASSEX with Italian Naval Ship Carlo Margottini
- Drills
- Manoeuvring, communication, replenishment approaches, cross-deck landings, boarding
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In October 2026, INS Trishul conducted a Passage Exercise with which Italian naval ship before arriving at Civitavecchia?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Carlo Margottini