Indian warships arrive for goodwill visit

(UPDATE) THREE Indian Navy Ships (INS) arrived in Manila on Sunday for a three-day goodwill visit and to participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Philippine Navy.

The INS Delhi, a guided missile destroyer; INS Shakti Fleet Tanker; and INS Kiltan, an SW corvette, docked at Berth 1 of Pier 15 at the South Harbor in Port Area.

THEY’RE HERE The INS Delhi, a guided missile destroyer, docks at Port Area in Manila on May 19, 2024. Two other Indian ships — INS Shakti Fleet Tanker and INS Kiltan — are in the country for a three-day goodwill visit and to participate in a maritime partnership exercise with the Philippine Navy. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

All three ships are part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet based at Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Rear Adm. Rajesh Dhankhar, commanding flag officer of the Eastern Fleet, said personnel from the Indian and Philippine navies will engage in a wide range of “professional interactions.”

These include Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) sessions, sports fixtures, cross-deck and cultural visits, and collaborative community outreach programs, said Dhankhar in remarks delivered upon their arrival.

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He said the interaction is aimed at further strengthening the existing cooperation and understanding between the two navies.

Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, commanding flag officer of the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy, delivers a speech shortly after the arrival of INS Shakti Fleet Tanker, INS Delhi and INS Kiltan in Manila on May 19, 2024. The three ships are in Manila for a three-day goodwill visit. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

“The two nations share common interests, particularly in maintaining peace and order in the Indo-Pacific region,” Dhankhar said.

MPX is a multilateral event conducted by the Indian Navy in which naval forces of foreign countries participate.

It underscores India’s commitment to promoting regional stability and security.

Aside from the Philippines, the Indian Navy has engaged in at least 47 MPX with navies of 28 countries, including Algeria, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia and the United States.

The activities and drills during the exercise are designed to provide comprehensive training for naval personnel, covering a broad spectrum of skills and competencies.

It is aimed to enhance the readiness and preparedness of naval forces, enabling them to respond effectively to a range of operational scenarios.

The inclusion of multiple tough maritime situations ensures that participants are exposed to a variety of challenges, enabling them to develop their skills and knowledge in a dynamic and engaging environment.

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