Port Blair, Feb 7: On 06 Feb 24, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC accompanied by Mrs Kala Hari Kumar, President (NWWA) arrived Port Blair. They were received by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (CINCAN) and Mrs Latha Saju, President DWWA (A&N Region).

On 07 Feb 24, the CNS visited ANC units in the Northern Group of Islands. During this visit, the CNS inaugurated Naval Communication Network (NCN) Centre at INS Kohassa boosting ANC’s communication capabilities. The new NCN enhances real time situational awareness and jointness in communication.

Later, CNS visited HQ ANC and was briefed on the role and significance of India’s only operational Joint Services Command. The CINCAN highlighted the Geo-strategic potential of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands emphasizing ANC’s role in supporting military operations and contributing to ‘Act East’ Policy.

The CNS inaugurated IUHDSS (Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System) at Naval Jetty, Port Blair. The IUHDSS is capable of detecting, identifying & tracking surface and under water targets in vicinity of naval jetty thereby enhancing security of Port Blair harbour.