The Sri Lanka–India Naval Train (SLINEX) -23 got here to a profitable conclusion in Colombo seas on 08th April 2023. Commenced on 03rd April, SLINEX -23 marked one more milestone within the maritime cooperation between the 2 neighboring nations.
SLINEX supplies a possibility for the navies of two nations to share their experiences and greatest practices in varied facets of naval operations and improve their interoperability.
SLINEX -23 was augmented by the Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Samudura and SLNS Vijayabahu from the Sri Lanka Navy in addition to a Dornier Maritime Surveillance Plane and a Bell 412 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Power. As well as, INS Kiltan, INS Savitri, a Dornier maritime surveillance plane and a Chetak helicopter of the Indian Navy joined the maritime train.
Performed in two phases, the harbour section of the train was held from 03rd to 05th April on the port of Colombo and the ocean section was carried out off Colombo from 06th to 08th April.
The ocean section of the train featured a variety of actions, together with Gunnery Workouts (GUNEX), Search and Rescue Workouts (SAREX), Display Train (SCREENEX), Replenishment at Sea (RAS) Approaches, Abeam Fuelling Approaches, Go to Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Workouts, Photograph Workouts (PHOTOEX), Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP), Search and Rescue Workouts by Helo and Deck Touchdown Observe (DLP).
On the sidelines of SLINEX, cultural alternate programmes, pleasant sports activities occasions and Yoga workouts and sightseeing excursions had been organised to advertise camaraderie and people occasions had been participated by naval personnel from each nations. In the meantime, the Commanding Officers of the Indian naval ships visited the Indian Peace Retaining Power (IPKF) Monument in Battaramulla and made floral tributes.
Furthermore, the Indian Excessive Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay and State Minister of Defence, Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon visited the Indian naval ships in Colombo. As well as, personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy, their relations, faculty kids, members of the Nationwide Cadet Corps additionally had the chance to go to the ships.
As a part of the harbour section proceedings, Indian naval personnel visited Speedy Motion Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam and took part in a coaching session on Humanitarian Help and Catastrophe Reduction. Additional, personnel of the Indian Navy, Particular Boat Squadron (SBS) and Sri Lanka Air Power took half in a Joint Heli Rappelling coaching train on the Air Power base, Katunayake.
The success of SLINEX 23 displays the shut and pleasant relations between Sri Lanka and India and their dedication to selling regional peace and stability. It additionally underlines the significance of maritime cooperation in addressing frequent challenges and selling shared pursuits within the Indian Ocean area.
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