INS VIRAAT, the oldest war ship which was decommissioned , pulled out from Kochi by tugs to Mumbai today. A ceremonial send off was given to INS VIRAAT at Ernakulam Wharf,Kochi with Naval Band playing.<br/><br/>The ageing 750 feet long giant as the name signifies served Indian Navy with distinction for almost three decades. The career played a major role in the Operation Jupiter in 1989 and Operation Vijay in the kargil. The ship hold the Guinness Record for being the oldest serving ship.