NASEEM AL BAHR NAVAL EXERCISE
From October 13 to 18, 2024, the Indian Navy conducted a bilateral naval exercise,
Naseem Al Bahr, with the Royal Navy of Oman off the coast of Goa. The exercise involved the Indian Naval Ship
INS Trikand and a
Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, alongside the Omani vessel
RNOV Al Seeb.
EXERCISE PHASES
The exercise was structured in two distinct phases:
1. Harbour Phase (October 13-15):
- o Included professional interactions between personnel from both navies.
- o Featured Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences.
- o Involved sports fixtures and social engagements to foster camaraderie.
2. Sea Phase (October 16-18):
- Conducted various naval evolutions, including:
- Gun firings at surface inflatable targets.
- Close-range anti-aircraft firings.
- Manoeuvres and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).
- The helicopter from INS Trikand participated in cross-deck landings and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb.
- The Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data to enhance operational coordination.
- Indian Navy Sea Riders joined RNOV Al Seeb for a day to further promote interoperability.
OUTCOMES
The exercise was deemed a success, achieving several key objectives:
- Enhanced Interoperability: Improved operational coordination between the two navies.
- Mutual Understanding: Fostered a better understanding of each other’s operational practices and protocols.
- Strengthened Cohesion: Reinforced the partnership between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.
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