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COLOMBO (New 1st); The training ships of the 1st Indian Navy Training Squadron; INS ‘Shardul’, ‘Magar’, ‘Sujata’, ‘Sudarshini’, ‘Tarangini’ and ICGS ‘Vikram’ which arrived in Sri Lanka for a bilateral naval exercise on October 28, 2021, left the island on October 27 and October 28, 2021, after the successful completion of the naval exercises organized in Colombo and Trincomalee.
The Indian Navy’s Commander-in-Chief General Officer of Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, who arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit alongside the bilateral naval exercise, has also left the island.
During his visit, Vice-Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Commander of the Air Force and the commanders of the eastern and southern naval areas. In addition, he took time to attend several programs organized by the National Defense College and the Naval and Maritime Academy of Trincomalee.
The bilateral naval exercise focused on improving interoperability between the two navies as committed partners for the security of the Indian Ocean region, the exchange of best practices, the coordination to overcome the common maritime challenges and the conduct of maritime search and rescue operations in accordance with the international maritime rules treated.
The bilateral naval exercise was conducted in accordance with COVID-19 protocols in a virtual setting. During the exercise, a select group of Indian naval personnel took part in a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) training program at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron headquarters and visit , Advice, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training in the ‘ship in the Simulator Box at Special Boat Squadron Headquarters in Trincomalee. Participants attended these events as a group and in strict compliance with health and safety guidelines and arrangements were made for others to virtually attend the debates.
During this time, a Hello Landing exercise on INS Sujata was conducted for SLN personnel from Naval Fleet Command in the Port of Trincomalee. The exchange of best practices in this nature of programs will be instrumental in the success of maritime operations led by the two navies to overcome non-traditional and common maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean region.
The INS Sudarshini and Tarangini sail training ships of the 1st Indian Navy Training Squadron include all the necessary facilities to impart traditional basic naval knowledge in sailing training. The familiarization with the sailboats of the SLN officer cadets at the Naval and Maritime Academy provided them with a rare opportunity in their life to become familiar with such vessels.
To strengthen the camaraderie between the navies of the two countries, a yoga program was held in Colombo and Trincomalee and a friendly volleyball match was played at the Naval and Maritime Academy with the participation of men from both navies. . Indian Navy 01st Training Squadron personnel visited several tourist attractions in the country under the concept of the bio-bubble and this left a positive sign for the resurgence of tourism in Sri Lanka.
Concluding the events of the tour, INS Shardul and Magar belong to the 1st Indian Navy Training Squadron. Meanwhile, Sujata, Sudarshini, Tarangini and ICGS Vikram also conducted a naval exercise with SLNS Sindurala off the east coast and sailed today (October 28).
In the bilateral naval exercise; Search and Rescue (SAR), Divisional Tactics (DIVTACS), Distance Line Station Maintainer (SKBDL), Sea Refueling (RAS) and Communication exercises took center stage. In addition, the Sri Lankan Navy bade customary farewells to departing Indian warships in accordance with naval traditions.
The naval exercise was conducted under “contactless, at sea only” guidelines adhering to COVID-19 protocols and prompted the two partners to hone their knowledge and skills.
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