“INS Kadmatt was accorded the privilege of conducting and leading the mobile fleet review recently,” the naval spokesperson said in a statement issued here on Saturday.
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In a strong display of friendship and maritime partnership, the Indian Navy’s INS Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare corvette, is participating in the 50th Independence Day celebrations of Papua New Guinea.
“INS Kadmatt was accorded the privilege of conducting and leading the mobile fleet review recently,” the naval spokesperson said in a statement issued here on Saturday.
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The column comprised INS Kadmatt as the lead ship with FNS Auguste Benebig, HMPNGS Gilbert Toropo, HMPNGS Ted Diro, HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, VOEA Nqahau Koula, and HMAS Childers.
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Being a multinational and multiplatform exercise conducted within the confines of Port Morseby Harbour, Kadmatt, as the Officer Conducting the Serial (OCS), navigated various challenges associated with the exercise with precision. A detailed briefing was conducted for all the ships, and clear orders were issued.
As a result of thorough preparation in harbour, the seven warships representing five countries sailed with precision at a distance of 600 yards from each other in one single column, arriving at their respective saluting positions at a pre-decided time. Subsequently, all the ships proceeded safely to secure alongside, marking the successful culmination of the event.
The conduct highlights the ability of the Indian Navy to operate in a multinational environment, reaffirming its standing as a highly trained and professional force. It also brings out the increasing interoperability that the like-minded Navies of the Indo-Pacific enjoy and the Indian Navy’s rising reputation as the Preferred Security Partner, the spokesperson added.
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