Bhamre visits Sourthern Naval Command

Union Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre today made a visit to the Southern Naval Command (SNC) here.
During his maiden visit to the Southern Naval Command after assuming charge as MoS Defence, Bhamre held discussions with the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral A R Karve.
He was also given a detailed presentation on the Command and its activities, especially with regard to training which is the main role of SNC, a Navy release said.
The Minister was thereafter taken on a guided tour of training facilities such as the unique Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at the naval base used to train aircrew in survival techniques at sea and the Damage Control Training facility (DCTF) 'Avinash' which is meant for imparting simulator training to naval personnel on controlling damage to ships at sea during war, it said.

Bhamre also got a firsthand insight into aircraft carrier operations when he visited INS Vikramaditya, the Indian Navy's flagship Aircraft Carrier, which is presently here in Kochi for its refit and drydocking, the release said.