INS Shardul concludes Dubai port call; holds Maritime Partnership Exercise with UAE Navy
On 16 October 2024, at Port Rashid, Dubai (UAE), INS Shardul concluded its visit as part of a long range training deployment and held a Maritime Partnership Exercise with UAE Naval ship Al Quwaisat on departure.
Summary
On 16 October 2024, INS Shardul, on a long range training deployment, concluded its visit to Port Rashid, Dubai, UAE. During the port call its sea trainees visited the Naval Officers Training Academy and a UAE Naval ship, and joint training sessions, yoga and sports were held. On departure from Dubai, INS Shardul conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with UAE Naval ship Al Quwaisat, including manoeuvres and communication drills. The Navy said the visit was aligned with the vision of SAGAR in the Indian Ocean Region.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 Oct 2024
- Ship
- INS Shardul
- Port
- Port Rashid, Dubai, UAE
- Purpose
- Long range training deployment
- MPX with
- UAE Naval ship Al Quwaisat
- Vision
- SAGAR
Practice MCQs 2 questions
INS Shardul concluded its visit on 16 October 2024 at which port as part of a long range training deployment?
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Correct answer: B — Port Rashid, Dubai
PIB: INS Shardul as part of long range training deployment concluded its visit to Port Rashid, Dubai, UAE, on 16 Oct 24.
On departing Dubai (October 2024), INS Shardul conducted a Maritime Partnership Exercise with which UAE Naval ship?
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Correct answer: A — Al Quwaisat
PIB: on departure from Dubai, INS Shardul participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the UAE Naval ship Al Quwaisat.