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World navies salute Indian supremacy
World navies including the super powers US, UK, France and China saluted the Indian naval power at the International Fleet Review held in Bay of Bengal off the city coast. President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Pranab Mukherjee reviewed the Fleet comprising naval warships from Indian as well as frontline foreign navies on Saturday morning.
President reviews International fleet in Bay of Bengal
Off the Coast Bay of Bengal: World navies including the super powers US, UK, France and China saluted the Indian naval power at the International Fleet Review held in Bay of Bengal off the city coast. President and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Pranab Mukherjee reviewed the Fleet comprising naval warships from Indian as well as frontline foreign navies on Saturday morning.
This was the 11th Fleet Review after the Independence and the second International Fleet Review. The first International Fleet Review in India was held in Mumbai in 2001 with the participation of 29 foreign navies. After a 21-gun salute and ceremonial guard of honour, the President embarked INS Sumitra, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel designated as the ‘Presidential Yacht’.
The President was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff. On leaving harbour, the President’s Yacht weaved through the 70 ships at anchorage off the Visakhapatnam port. A spectacular fly-past was conducted as a part of the static review of the Fleet.
During the final stage of the review, a mobile column of warships and submarines carried out high speed steam past alongside the Presidential yacht. Addressing the Fleet during the Review, the President said that IFR 2016, while showcasing the prowess of the Indian Navy, has brought together navies from across the globe here on Indian shores, signifying common desire to use the seas to promote peace, cooperation and friendship, as also to develop partnerships for a secure maritime future.
In addition to 65 Indian Naval warships and three IN Submarines, the review also included 24 foreign ships, two ships from the Indian Coast Guard and three from Mercantile Marine. Several enthralling waterfront activities by sail boats, water skiing, display by Marine Commandos and helicopter demonstrations held the public mesmerised.
As the Presidential Yacht passed between the review anchor columns, each ship dressed in full regalia, saluted the President. Each ship was manned by her ship’s company, dressed in white ceremonial uniform. In a moment that stood still in time, white caps were doffed in unison in a grand salutation. The resounding sound of ‘Three Jais’ by the ships’ crew echoed over the waves symbolising the spirit of camaraderie and bonhomie across the seas.
Along the way, the President also witnessed demonstrations in the form of breathtaking fly-past by Naval Air Arm and a daring display by the elite Marine Commandos. The fly-past comprised 15 formations of 45 aircraft including two formations from the Indian Coast Guard. It also showcased the latest acquisitions of the Indian Navy such as MiG 29K, Long Range MR aircraft P8I and AEW helicopter KM-31.
