The Indian Navy ships INS Tir and INS Sujata will participate in the forthcoming second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania (IMT) Trilateral Exercise, a joint maritime exercise scheduled from March 21-29, 2024.
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According to the Defence spokesperson, “The first edition of the IMT TRILAT exercise, conducted in October 2022, saw the participation of INS Tarkash with the Tanzanian and Mozambique Navies.”
Providing details about the upcoming exercise, the spokesperson stated, “The current edition of the exercise is planned in two phases. As part of the harbour phase scheduled from March 21-24, Naval ships Tir and Sujata will engage with the respective Navies at the ports of Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Maputo (Mozambique).”
“This phase would begin with a Planning Conference followed by the conduct of joint harbour training activities like Damage Control, Fire Fighting, Visit Board Search and Seizure procedures, Medical Lectures, Casualty Evacuation, and Diving operations, “the spokesperson added.
The spokesperson further elaborated on the sea phase of the exercise, saying, “The sea phase is scheduled from March 24-27, covering practical aspects of countering asymmetric threats, Visit Board Search and Seizure procedures, boat handling, manoeuvres, and firing exercises. A joint EEZ surveillance is also planned during the sea phase.”
“The exercise will conclude with a joint debrief scheduled at Nacala (Mozambique),” the spokesperson mentioned. Highlighting the ancillary activities planned during the exercise, the spokesperson stated, “During the harbour stay, Indian Naval ships would be open for visitors and partake in sports and cultural exchanges with the host Navies. Training visits for sea trainees of the 106 Integrated Officers Training Course are also planned at the respective ports.”
The IMT TRILAT-2024 exercise aims to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability among the participating navies, fostering regional stability and promoting collective maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
