Indo-Oman Naval Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr)

Source: This post on Indo-Oman Naval Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr) has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVY – ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN MARITIME EXERCISE (NASEEM AL BAHR)” published in PIB on 21st October 2024.

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The Indian Navy’s INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman’s vessel Al Seeb off the coast of Goa from October 13 to 18, 2024.

About Indo-Oman Naval Exercise (Naseem Al Bahr)

1. About: The exercise was held off the coast of Goa from 13 to 18 October 2024.

2. Exercise Participants: Indian Navy: INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Royal Navy of Oman (RNOV): Vessel Al Seeb.

3. Phases of the Exercise: 

i) Harbour Phase (13-15 October 2024): It involves professional interactions between the navies, including Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences. Also involves sporting events and social engagements for relationship building.

ii) Sea Phase (16-18 October 2024):  Joint maritime operations included gun firings at inflatable surface targets and close-range anti-aircraft firings.

Ships performed complex naval manoeuvres and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS). Helicopter from INS Trikand conducted cross-deck landings and Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb.

Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data. Indian Navy Sea Riders embarked on RNOV Al Seeb for a day to enhance interoperability.

Key Outcomes

1. Enhanced Interoperability: The exercise promoted mutual understanding and shared best practices between both navies.

2. Strengthened Collaboration: Fosters India’s commitment to cooperation with friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region.

3. Successful Engagement: The exercise was a success in achieving its objectives of building stronger naval ties and operational cohesion between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.

UPSC Syllabus: Defence exercises