Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance

What is the News?

The President will take part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review.

What is the President’s Fleet Review?

President’s Fleet Review is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has.

The President is taken on one of the Naval ships which is called the President’s Yacht to look at all the ships docked on one of the Naval ports.

The President will be given a 21-gun salute before embarking on the yacht.

What is the significance of the President’s Fleet Review?

A fleet review is usually conducted once during the tenure of the President. 

In terms of significance, the Navy’s Presidential review is second only to the Republic Day Parade.

So far, 11 Presidential Fleet Reviews have been conducted since Independence. The first was conducted in 1953 and the last two have been in 2001 and 2016. 

​​The reviews in 2001 and 2016 were International Fleet Reviews, in which some vessels from other countries also participated. 

The Indian Navy too has participated in international fleet reviews in other countries including Australia, America, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and the UK.

Source: This post is based on the article “Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance” published in Indian Express on 21st February 2022.