Port Blair, Aug 12: As part of the 78^th Independence Day celebrations in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, ships/vessels of Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Directorate of Shipping Service (DSS) will be illuminated from 13 Aug -15 Aug 2024 from 1745h to 2200h at anchorage, off the Marina flag post sea front. On 15 Aug 2024, the ships will fire colourful flares and switch on the contour illumination lights at 1739h.