IMT TRILAT 24: Strengthening maritime security through India-Mozambique-Tanzania naval exercise
| 2024-03-29
The sea phase of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise 2024 saw coordinated operations.
The exercise attracted over 1,500 visitors, including school children and local communities
The second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) concluded successfully in Nacala, Mozambique, to strengthen maritime cooperation and interoperability among the navies of the three nations.
Enhanced Regional Cooperation
The week-long exercise, which took place from March 21 to 28, 2024, emphasized the strategic partnership and shared commitment to regional security. The Indian Navy's participation with INS Tir and INS Sujata highlighted the collaborative spirit, with the vessels conducting joint exercises, training sessions, and collaborative activities alongside Mozambique and Tanzania's naval forces.
Two-Phased Naval Manoeuvre
IMT TRILAT 24 unfolded in two phases, beginning with the harbour phase in Zanzibar and Maputo, focusing on intensive training sessions including Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Damage Control, Firefighting Drills, and medical emergency handling. The subsequent sea phase initiated coordinated operations and surveillance activities, enhancing the tactical skills and operational understanding among the navies.
Demonstrating Commitment to SAGAR
The exercise aligned with India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, facilitating significant synergy and concerted efforts to secure the maritime domain. The joint operations, including simulated anti-piracy exercises and night manoeuvres, introduced a cooperative framework and strategic intent among the participating countries.
The closing ceremony onboard INS Tir and INS Sujata attended to the successful collaboration and the achievements of the exercise. The event reaffirmed the commitment to continued partnership in ensuring maritime security and stability.
The IMT TRILAT 24 not only reinforced maritime cooperation but also facilitated cultural and professional exchanges, with over 1,500 visitors, including school children and local communities, engaging with the naval ships in Zanzibar, Maputo, and Nacala.
The successful conclusion of IMT TRILAT 24 marks phenomenal regional maritime collaboration, setting the stage for future exercises and sustained security efforts in the Indian Ocean Region.
Enhanced Regional Cooperation
The week-long exercise, which took place from March 21 to 28, 2024, emphasized the strategic partnership and shared commitment to regional security. The Indian Navy's participation with INS Tir and INS Sujata highlighted the collaborative spirit, with the vessels conducting joint exercises, training sessions, and collaborative activities alongside Mozambique and Tanzania's naval forces.
Two-Phased Naval Manoeuvre
IMT TRILAT 24 unfolded in two phases, beginning with the harbour phase in Zanzibar and Maputo, focusing on intensive training sessions including Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), Damage Control, Firefighting Drills, and medical emergency handling. The subsequent sea phase initiated coordinated operations and surveillance activities, enhancing the tactical skills and operational understanding among the navies.
Demonstrating Commitment to SAGAR
The exercise aligned with India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision, facilitating significant synergy and concerted efforts to secure the maritime domain. The joint operations, including simulated anti-piracy exercises and night manoeuvres, introduced a cooperative framework and strategic intent among the participating countries.
The closing ceremony onboard INS Tir and INS Sujata attended to the successful collaboration and the achievements of the exercise. The event reaffirmed the commitment to continued partnership in ensuring maritime security and stability.
The IMT TRILAT 24 not only reinforced maritime cooperation but also facilitated cultural and professional exchanges, with over 1,500 visitors, including school children and local communities, engaging with the naval ships in Zanzibar, Maputo, and Nacala.
The successful conclusion of IMT TRILAT 24 marks phenomenal regional maritime collaboration, setting the stage for future exercises and sustained security efforts in the Indian Ocean Region.
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