Indian-Sri Lankan navies maritime exercise SLINEX-20 to be held from October 19
New Delhi: The eighth version of the annual bilateral maritime train SLINEX between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy is scheduled off Trincomalee in Sri Lanka from October 19 to October 21.
The Sri Lanka Navy can be represented by SLN Ships Sayura (Offshore Patrol Vessel) and Gajabahu (Training Ship) led by Rear Admiral Bandara Jayathilaka, the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Sri Lanka Navy. Indigenously constructed ASW corvettes Kamorta and Kiltanunder the command of Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, will signify the Indian Navy.
In addition, Indian Navy Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and Chetak helicopter launched into board the Indian Navy ships, and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft may also be taking part.
The earlier version of SLINEX was performed off Visakhapatnam in September 2019.
The SLINEX-20 goals to reinforce inter-operability, enhance mutual understanding and alternate greatest practices and procedures for multi-faceted maritime operations between each navies.
The train may also showcase the capabilities of India’s indigenously constructed naval ships and plane. Surface and anti-air workout routines together with weapon firing, seamanship evolutions, manoeuvres and cross deck flying operations are deliberate in the course of the train, which can additional improve the excessive diploma of inter-operability already established between the 2 pleasant navies.
The SLINEX collection of train exemplifies the deep engagement between India and Sri Lanka which has strengthened mutual cooperation within the maritime area.
The interplay between the SLN and IN has additionally grown considerably lately, in consonance with India’s coverage of ‘Neighbourhood First’ and Hon’ble PM’s imaginative and prescient of ‘Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR)’.
Synergy developed throughout SLINEX workout routines resulted in seamless coordination of joint SLN – IN efforts in September 2020 to render help to MT New Diamond, a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), which had caught fireplace off the East Coast of Sri Lanka.
The train is being performed in a non-contact ‘at-sea-only’ format within the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic.
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