INS Karna

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karna is the dedicated base for the Indian Special Operations Forces, MARCOS or Marine Commandos, raised in February 1987 as the Indian Marine Special Force (IMSF). It is located in the home port of the Navy's Eastern Command, Vishakapatnam. It was inaugurated on Tuesday, 12 July 2016 by Sunil Lanba, in a special ceremony held at naval base at Bheemunipatnam. The MARCOS force is estimated to have 25 officers and 300 sailors.