SITMEX-19 (Singapore India Thailand Maritime Exercise) Trilateral Exercise has
commenced from 18 September 2019 at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The
five-day-long naval exercise is held between the Indian Navy (IN), Republic of
Singapore Navy (RSN), and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
Aim:
To enhance maritime interoperabilit
y between the participating navies. It also aims to
provide experience sharing of best practices. The exercise will strengthen the
mutual confidence amongst the 3 navies in terms of development of a common
understanding of procedures. The exercise will contribute significantly to
enhance the overall maritime security in the region.
Participating naval ships:
Royal Thai Navy Ships named His Majesty's
Thailand Ship (HTMS) Kraburi, a Guided Missile Frigate and Republic of Singapore
Navy (RSN) Tenacious, a Formidable-clas
s guided missile stealth frigate are participating in
the SITMEX-19 exercise. Indian Naval Ships including INS Ranvir, a Guided
Missile Destroyer, Kora, a missile corvette and Sukanya, an Offshore Patrol
Vessel along with P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft are
participating in the event.
The harbour phase of the exercise was held at Port Blair. This phase included
professional interaction in the form of Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE),
Pre-Sail Conferences. The Command teams attended the exercise.
The sea phase
is being held from 18 September to 20 September 2019. Exercise includes surface
and air operations involving Gunnery, Force Protection Measures and
Communication drills which would provide sharing of experiences and ideas
between the countries.
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