IMT TRILAT- 2024 The second edition of the India Mozambique T | UPSC PIB NEWS

IMT TRILAT- 2024

The second edition of the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise, named IMT TRILAT-2024, is scheduled to take place from March 21 to March 29, 2024.

INS Tir and INS Sujata will represent India in this joint maritime exercise, aimed at enhancing cooperation and interoperability between the navies of India, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

Exercise Phases :

The exercise is planned in two phases: a harbour phase from March 21 to March 24, and a sea phase from March 24 to March 27.

During the harbour phase, naval ships Tir and Sujata will engage with the respective navies at the ports of Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Maputo (Mozambique).

Activities during this phase include planning conferences, joint harbour training activities like Damage Control, Fire Fighting, Visit Board Search and Seizure procedures, Medical Lectures, Casualty Evacuation, and Diving operations.

The sea phase will cover practical aspects of countering asymmetric threats, Visit Board Search and Seizure procedures, boat handling, manoeuvres, firing exercises, and a joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance.

Cultural and Training Exchanges :

Indian Naval ships will be open for visitors during the harbour stay and will participate in sports and cultural exchanges with the host navies.

Training visits for sea trainees of the 106 Integrated Officers Training Course are also planned at the respective ports, fostering mutual learning and collaboration.

Significance :

IMT TRILAT-2024 aims to strengthen maritime security cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, and promote goodwill among the participating countries.

By conducting joint training exercises, the navies of India, Mozambique, and Tanzania seek to improve interoperability and readiness to address maritime security challenges effectively.


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