Maritime Exercise Quiz

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The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 was held from December 17 to 20, 2024, in Visakhapatnam. SLINEX, launched in 2005, aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. The exercise includes two phases: a Harbour Phase for professional exchanges and a Sea Phase for joint operations. Sea Phase activities involve Special Forces exercises and navigation drills. This annual event strengthens ties between the two nations and promotes a secure maritime environment in the region.

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The Indian Coast Guard hosted SAREX-24 in Kochi from November 27-30, 2024, under the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board. The event aims to validate the National Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) framework through an inclusive, collaborative approach. It addresses India’s vast 4.6 million sq km Search and Rescue Region (ISRR), emphasizing cooperation with agencies, littorals, and friendly nations. The focus will be on Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) during large-scale sea contingencies. The theme, “Enhancing Search and Rescue capabilities through Regional Collaboration,” highlights ICG’s dedication to providing aid across ISRR.

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INS Tabar conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Spanish Navy’s Ship Atalaya in the Mediterranean Sea.
The exercise signifies India’s naval outreach and marks a milestone in maritime cooperation between India and Spain. The MPX included advanced exercises like Station Keeping, Replenishment at Sea Approaches, Flying Exercise, Steam Past, and PHOTOEX. Both navies showed high professionalism and commitment, reinforcing strong bilateral naval ties and enhancing cooperation in the maritime domain.

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India and Russia conducted a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) in St. Petersburg on the 328th Russian Navy Day. The exercise featured India’s INS Tabar and Russia’s Soobrazitelny, showcasing naval maneuvers like communication drills, search and rescue tactics, and replenishment at sea. This MPX reinforced strong bilateral naval ties, highlighting both nations’ commitment to regional peace, stability, and security, and demonstrated professionalism and interoperability between their navies.

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The 8th Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX-24) has commenced in Yokosuka, Japan. Hosted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), it features the Indian Navy’s INS Shivalik and JMSDF’s JS Yugiri. The exercise includes harbour and sea phases, focusing on naval interaction and warfighting skills, aiming to enhance interoperability and strengthen defense ties between Japan and India.

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The inaugural Bilateral Maritime Exercise, ‘Ex-Ayutthaya,’ between the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy took place, symbolizing the historic ties between Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand. Indian Naval ships Kulish and IN LCU 56 participated, enhancing operational synergy. The exercise included surface and anti-air exercises, weapon firing, seamanship evolutions, and tactical maneuvers. The 36th Indo-Thai CORPAT was conducted simultaneously, reinforcing regional maritime security efforts. The collaboration aligns with India’s SAGAR vision, promoting Security And Growth for All in the Region.

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The 7^th edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) hosted by the Indian Navy, is was conducted at and off Visakhapatnam from 5^th to 10^th July 2023.
The exercise was conducted in two phases – a Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam comprising professional, sports and social interactions and the war phase in which the two navies jointly horned their warfighting skills at sea.

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The inaugural India, France, and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise began recently, in the Gulf of Oman.
It witnessed the participation of INS Tarkash and French Ship Surcouf, equipped with helicopters, French Rafale aircraft, and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

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ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) का हार्बर चरण सिंगापुर नौसेना के चांगी नौसेना बेस में आयोजित किया जाएगा। भारतीय नौसेना के जहाज सतपुड़ा और दिल्ली इस अभ्यास में भाग लेने के लिए सिंगापुर पहुंचे। इसका समुद्री चरण दक्षिण चीन सागर में आयोजित किया जाएगा। AIME 2023 भारतीय नौसेना और आसियान जहाजों को मिलकर काम करने का अवसर प्रदान करेगा।