The 30th edition of Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) has successfully concluded in Singapore. Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay, Kavaratti, submarine Sindhukesari, and a long-range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I participated in the exercise.
 
The exercise was started on 21st of this month. Combined aviation, firefighting, and damage control exercises were conducted during the period. The exercise witnessed the signing of a Joint Standard Operating Procedure on Submarine Rescue between India and Singapore in the presence of the High Commissioner of India to Singapore and the Singapore Navy Fleet Commander.

The Commanding Officers of the Indian Navy contingent also paid homage at the Kranji War Memorial in a wreath-laying ceremony. The sea phase of SIMBEX 23 was conducted from 25 to 28 of this month. During this period, units of Indian Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft Fokker F-50 and fighter aircraft engaged in complex maritime security exercises including advanced anti-submarine warfare, surface, and air defence exercises, as well as tactical manoeuvers and weapon firings.