Port Blair, March 14: Air Marshal PK Roy, AVSM, VM, VSM, the Commander – in – Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command today reviewed the operational preparedness of Indian Naval Ships and aircraft based under the Naval Component at Port Blair. Embarked onboard Flag Ship INS Kesari, the C-in-C witnessed various evolutions at sea, including Amphibious Operations, Force Protection Measure Exercises, Weapons firings, Flying Operations and Replenishment at Sea. A total of 10 ships and two aircraft participated in the exercise. The CINCAN also took the opportunity to interact with the sailors of the Naval Component.

On completion of the review, the participating ships steamed passed the Flag Ship and saluted the Flag of CINCAN. The CINCAN has expressed his satisfaction with the operational preparedness of the Naval Component to deal with contingencies at sea and exonerated them to maintain the cutting edge.