Commissioned in 1985, the Kumbhir-class landing ship was sent to Cochin Shipyard for a full fledged major upgrade.
At a reception in Port Blair, INS Guldar was welcomed by Naval officers of the Andaman and Nicobar command, officials said.
INS Guldar operates in close cooperation with the Army and Indian Air Force to achieve perfection in complex amphibious operations.
The ship, capable of conducting opposed and combat beaching operations under diverse conditions, is commanded by Commander Arun Bahuguna.