New Delhi, Nov 15, : , India, Singapore, and Thailand hold a joint naval exercise at Andaman Sea in order to learn best practices from each other. “Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette is participating in the 3rd edition of India, Singapore and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX – 21, from November 15 to November 16, 2021 in Andaman Sea,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.The Indian Navy released a statement stating that the Indian Naval Ship (INS), Karmuk, an indigenously constructed Missile Corvette, is taking part in the 3rd Edition of India, Singapore, and Thailand Trilateral Maritime Exercise SITMEX -21, from November 15 through November 16, 2021, Andaman Sea.”
Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is being represented by RSS Tenacious, a Formidable Class Frigate and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) by His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Thayanchon, a Khamrosin Class Anti-submarine Patrol Craft.Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), is represented by RSS Tenacious.This Formidable Class Frigate, and Royal Thai Navy (RTN), are being handled by His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS), Thayanchon, a Khamrosin Class anti-submarine patrol craft.
SITMEX is being conducted annually since 2019 with an aim to enhance mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices between Indian Navy, Singapore Navy and Thai Navy.SITMEX, which is held annually since 2019, aims to improve mutual inter-operability between Indian Navy, Singapore Navy, and Thai Navy.
The maiden edition of SITMEX was hosted by Indian Navy off Port Blair in September 2019.In September 2019, the Indian Navy hosted SITMEX’s inaugural edition.
Singapore Navy hosted the second edition of the exercise in November 2020.The second edition of SITMEX was hosted by Singapore Navy in November 2020.
The 2021 edition of the exercise is being hosted by Thai Navy in Andaman Sea.Thai Navy, Andaman Sea hosts the 2021 edition.
The exercise is being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of Covid-19 restrictions and highlights growing synergy, coordination and cooperation in the maritime domain between the three friendly navies.In view of Covid-19 restrictions, the exercise is ‘non contact, at sea only’ and highlights the growing cooperation and synergy in the maritime domain among the three friendly navies.
The two days of maritime drills will witness the three navies engaged in a various tactical exercises including naval manoeuvres and surface warfare drills.Two days of maritime drills will see the three navies engage in various tactical exercises, including surface warfare drills and naval manoeuvres.
“The drill will fortify the long-standing bond of friendship and further enhance the cooperation between the participating navies towards augmenting the overall maritime security in the region,” said Indian Navy.Indian Navy stated that the drill would strengthen the long-standing friendship and further increase cooperation among the participating navies in order to enhance maritime security in the region.
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