Indian Navy ship INS Trikand and Dornier maritime patrol aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from October 13 to 18, navy said here on Sunday.

Giving details, officials said the exercise was conducted in two phases: with harbour phase from October13 to 15, followed by the sea phase. As part of harbour activities, personnel from both Navies engaged in professional interactions, including Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences.

In addition, sports fixtures and social engagements were also held.

During the sea phase of the exercise conducted from October16 to 18, both ships carried out various evolutions, including gun firings at surface inflatable targets, close-range anti-aircraft firings, manoeuvres, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS).

The integral helicopter operated from INS Trikand and undertook cross-deck landings and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb. Additionally, the Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data with the participating ships.

To further enhance interoperability, Indian Navy Sea Riders embarked on RNOV Al Seeb for a day.

The exercise helped strengthen interoperability and enhanced understanding of each other’s best practices.

The exercise was a resounding success, achieving its aims of enhancing interoperability, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening cohesion between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.

This exercise further reaffirms India’s commitment to constructive collaboration and mutual growth with like-minded nations in the Indian Ocean Region.