Two Oman warships enter Goa port on way to IFR 2016 in Vizag

Two warships of Oman today entered a port in Goa on their way to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam next month.
Prior to the commitments of the IFR 2016, the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman will conduct a bilateral maritime exercise 'Naseem al Bahr' in the Arabian Sea till January 27.
Initiated in 1993, the exercise has matured over the years with increasing scope, complexity of operations and level of participation. The current exercise will be the tenth such exercise.
The primary aim of this exercise is to increase interoperability among the two navies and develop common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations.

During the exercise, the Indian Navy will be represented by 'INS Trikand' and 'INS Trishul'. In addition, fast-attack craft, maritime patrol aircraft and integral helicopters are scheduled to participate in the bilateral exercise.
The Omani Navy will be represented by Al-Shamikh, a corvette and Al-Seeb, a fast-attack craft.