31st SIMBEX concludes after sea phase in the Bay of Bengal
The 31st Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) concluded on 29 October 2024 after a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam (23–25 October) and a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal (28–29 October).
Summary
The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was held from 23 to 29 October 2024 and ended on 29 October. RSS Tenacious of the Republic of Singapore Navy took part with the Indian Navy's INS Shivalik of the Eastern Fleet and a P8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft. The harbour phase at Visakhapatnam (23–25 October) included subject-matter expert exchanges and cross-deck visits. The sea phase in the Bay of Bengal (28–29 October) featured anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine exercises.
Key facts
- Dates
- 23–29 Oct 2024
- Edition
- 31st
- Ships/aircraft
- RSS Tenacious (Singapore); INS Shivalik (Eastern Fleet); P8I
- Harbour phase
- Visakhapatnam, 23–25 Oct
- Sea phase
- Bay of Bengal, 28–29 Oct
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which edition of SIMBEX was held from 23 to 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 31st
PIB (Defence), 31 Oct 2024: the 31st edition of SIMBEX was conducted from 23 to 29 Oct 2024.
Which Indian Navy ship of the Eastern Fleet took part in SIMBEX 2024 alongside RSS Tenacious?
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Correct answer: D — INS Shivalik
PIB (Defence), 31 Oct 2024: RSS Tenacious with the Indian Navy's INS Shivalik of the Eastern Fleet and a P8I aircraft participated.
Where was the harbour phase of SIMBEX 2024 held?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence), 31 Oct 2024: the harbour phase was held at Visakhapatnam from 23–25 Oct; the sea phase was in the Bay of Bengal on 28–29 Oct.