1051022E – MOZAMBIQUE NAVY PARTICIPATES IN TRILATERAL EXERCISE WITH TANZANIA AND INDIA
London, 31 Oct (AIM) – Mozambique’s navy has taken part in the inaugural India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT), which took place between 27 and 29 October in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
According to a press release from the Indian Navy, the joint maritime exercises had “three broad objectives: capability development to address common threats through training and sharing of best practices, enhancing interoperability, and strengthening maritime cooperation”.
The exercises had two main components – a harbour phase and a sea phase. In the harbour the participants focussed on capacity building activities including Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (where teams board vessels to search for illicit goods or weapons); small arms training; joint diving operations; and damage control and firefighting exercises.
The sea phase included Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations, fleet manoeuvres, helicopter operations, small arms firing, and Exclusive Economic Zone patrols.
The press release notes that “these exercises reflect India’s and the Indian Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and cooperation with maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region and promoting Safety and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
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