IMT Trilateral Exercise 2024

Summary and Important Points:

1. Event: IMT TRILAT-2024

• Participants: INS Tir and INS Sujata from India.

• Duration: March 21-29, 2024.

• Locations: Zanzibar (Tanzania), Maputo and Nacala (Mozambique).

2. Exercise Phases

• Harbour Phase: March 21-24, training activities in port.

• Sea Phase: March 24-27, focusing on maritime security and operations.

3. Training Activities

• Topics: Damage Control, Fire Fighting, Visit Board Search and Seizure, Medical and Diving operations.

• Sea Phase: Asymmetric threat response, joint EEZ surveillance, manoeuvres and firing exercises.

4. Community Engagement

• Activities: Ship open for visitors, sports and cultural exchanges.

• Additional: Training visits for sea trainees from the 106 Integrated Officers Training Course.

5. Objective and Conclusion

• Goal: Strengthen maritime security and cooperation between India, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

• Finalization: Joint debrief at Nacala, Mozambique.

Additional Information

• INS Tir and INS Sujata: Indian Naval ships participating in the exercise.

• IMT TRILAT Exercise: A naval exercise aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation among India, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

Examination Perspective and Concise Points for Use

• International Relations and Security: Importance of trilateral naval exercises in promoting regional security and cooperation.

• Maritime Operations: Understanding joint naval training and its implications for maritime security.

• Cultural and Professional Exchange: The role of cultural and professional exchanges in strengthening international naval relationships.

Key Words to Remember

• IMT TRILAT-2024

• Maritime Security

• India, Mozambique, Tanzania

• Naval Training Activities

• Harbour and Sea Phases