The Indian Navy and the South African Navy today signed an Implementing Agreement to enhance their submarine rescue support cooperation. The Defence Ministry said that under the agreement, the Indian Navy will provide assistance by deploying its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle when required. The Ministry underlined that this will ensure the safety of the South African Navy’s submarine crew in times of distress or accident.

It emphasised that the partnership will further strengthen the collaborative ties between the two navies and reinforce the longstanding maritime relationship between India and South Africa. The Implementing Agreement was signed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and Chief of the South African Navy Vice Admiral Monde Lobese.