INS Viraat decomission today, could be sold as scrap

Mumbai: world’s oldest aircraft carrier in active service INS Viraat will be retired on Monday day.

The decision on the warship’s future has not been taken yet. But the warship would be possibly converted into a museum, hotel or preserving it as a relic of maritime history.

The grand event will see the lowering and wrap-up of the naval flag installed on the warship at sunset, marking an end to a long sea odyssey lasting 55 years.

The carrier has provided utmost protection to the country during many tense situations.

The decision on the warship’s future has not been taken yet.

But the warship would be possibly converted into a museum, hotel or preserving it as a relic of maritime history.