Indian Naval Ships Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Bahrain

October 14, 2024

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Veera arrived in Manama, Bahrain, as part of a Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian Gulf. This visit highlights India’s dedication to improving maritime security and cooperation in the region.

Objectives of the Deployment

The main goals of this visit are:

Strengthen naval cooperation with Bahrain.
Improve how well the Indian Navy and Royal Bahrain Naval Forces (RBNF) work together.
Participate in joint maritime operations and share knowledge about best practices.

Planned Activities

Several activities will take place during this visit, such as:

Professional discussions and training sessions.
Crew members from both countries visiting each other’s ships.
Friendly sports matches.
Community service efforts and yoga sessions.
A meeting to plan a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPE), where both navies will work together on maritime tasks.

Seafarer Training and Cooperation

Indian Navy trainees will visit the Royal Bahrain Naval Forces’ training centers. This will help both sides learn from each other and is part of India’s involvement with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a partnership that promotes regional security.

Strategic Maritime Visits

This visit is part of a series of important stops. The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy also visited Port Rashid in Dubai and later Muscat, Oman. These visits show India’s growing defense partnerships and commitment to keeping the region secure.

Importance of Regional Engagements

Engaging with countries in this region not only improves military cooperation but also strengthens social, political, and maritime connections in an area that has seen many challenges. The Persian Gulf is especially important because of its role in global shipping.

India’s Navy has increased its maritime surveillance to respond to growing security threats in major shipping routes. The Indian Navy has been part of Mission-Based Deployments since 2008, keeping a strong presence in the region and being ready to react quickly to any risks.

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