Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

About Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr:

• It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman.
• It was initiated in 1993, symbolises the long term strategic relationship between the two countries. 

• Oman is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which has been in conducting bilateral exercises with India jointly.

• The exercise was conducted in two phases: with the harbour phase followed by the sea phase. 
• As part of harbour activities, personnel from both Navies engaged in professional interactions, including Subject Matter Expert Exchanges and planning conferences. In addition, sports fixtures and social engagements were also held.
• During the sea phase of the exercise both ships carried out various evolutions, including gun firings at surface inflatable targets, close-range anti-aircraft firings, manoeuvres, and Replenishment at Sea Approaches (RASAPS). 
• The integral helicopter operated from INS Trikand and undertook cross-deck landings and vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with RNOV Al Seeb. 
• Additionally, the Indian Navy’s Dornier aircraft provided Over-the-Horizon Targeting (OTHT) data with the participating ships. 
• Significance: The exercise helped strengthen interoperability and enhanced understanding of each other’s best practices.