The stage is all set for grand President’s Fleet Review on Monday in Visakhapatnam.  The maritime fleet review is conducted once in tenure of President and upcoming event is 12th since Independence. Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar reached Visakhapatnam on Saturday and reviewed overall preparations for President’s Fleet Review, officials said here on Sunday.

The 12th edition is part of  75th anniversary of India's Independence, being celebrated as 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.  President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, embarked on  ‘Presidential Yacht INS Sumitra’ will review Indian Naval Fleet comprising over 60 ships and submarines, and 55 aircraft.  

It is pertinent to mention that 47 out 60 ships and submarines participating in event have been constructed in Indian shipyards, thus showcasing indigenous capabilities and progress towards Atmanirbharta.

Ships from all Naval Commands and Andaman and Nicobar Command are anchored in four columns. The Presidential yacht will sail past 44 ships anchored in four lanes, and will be accorded ceremonial salute, one by one.

The participating platforms in review includes newly inducted combat platforms,  latest stealth destroyer INS Visakhapatnam and INS Vela, a Kalvari class submarine commissioned into Indian Navy recently.  

Warships Chennai, Delhi, Teg and three Shivalik class frigates and three Kamorta class ASW Corvettes will also form part of review. Ships from Coast Guard, Shipping Corporation of India and Ministry of Earth Sciences are also taking part.

A composite Fly Past by Chetaks,  Sea Kings, KAMOVs, Dorniers, IL-38SD, P8I, Hawks and MiG 29K will also form part of the Review.