India kicked off a major display of maritime might, with ships from 50 navies converging on the country's east coast off Visakhapatn in the Bay of Bengal.The Indian Navy will be conducting an International Fleet Review (IFR) from 04 – 08 February 2016 - a ceremonial inspection and parade of boats and crews. Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces, will review a fleet of nearly 70 naval ships including several from foreign countries on February 6, 2016. This event allows the host nation an occasion to display its maritime capabilities and the ‘bridges of friendship’ and trust it has built with other maritime nations. The last IFR was conducted in January 2001, off Mumbai with participation from 29 countries.
India kicked off a major display of maritime might, with ships from 50 navies converging on the country's east coast off Visakhapatn in the Bay of Bengal. The Indian Navy will be conducting an International Fleet Review (IFR) from 04 – 08 February 2016 - a ceremonial inspection and parade of boats and crews.
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces, will review a fleet of nearly 70 naval ships including several from foreign countries on February 6, 2016. This event allows the host nation an occasion to display its maritime capabilities and the ‘bridges of friendship’ and trust it has built with other maritime nations. The last IFR was conducted in January 2001, off Mumbai with participation from 29 countries.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R K Dhowan and other officers after laying wreath at War Memorial at Ramakrishna Beach in Visakhapatnam on day one of the International Fleet Review on Thursday. Image Credit: PTI
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An aircraft of the Indian Naval Aerobatic Team performs during the final rehearsal of the International Fleet review in Vishakapatnam on Thursday. Image Credit: Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
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Foreign ships lined up and anchored at coastal bay of Visakhapatnam on February 4. Image Credit: Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
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An Indian naval ship takes part in the final rehearsal of the International Fleet review in Vishakapatnam on Thursday.Image Credit: PTI
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Indian Navy personnel abseil from a helicopter as they take part in a demonstration routine ahead of the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam on February 4, 2016.Image Credit: AFP
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An aircraft of the Indian Naval Aerobatic Team performs during the final rehearsal of the International Fleet review in Vishakapatnam on Thursday. Credit: Rao Inderjit Singh Twitter
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An aircraft of the Indian Naval Aerobatic Team performs during the final rehearsal of the International Fleet review in Vishakapatnam on Thursday. Credit: Rao Inderjit Singh Twitter
