Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Visits Southern Naval Command

Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Visits Southern Naval Command

The Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri (RRM) Dr Subhash Bhamre, made a visit to Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi on 12 November 2016. During his visit, the RRM held discussions with the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command Vice Admiral A R Karve. He was also given a detailed presentation on the Command and its activities, especially with regard to training which is the main role of SNC .

RRM being given a presentation on the training activites of SNC

He was thereafter taken on a guided tour of training facilities such as the unique Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at the naval base used to train aircrew in survival techniques at sea and the  Damage Control Training facility (DCTF) 'Avinash' which is meant for imparting simulator training to naval personnel on controlling damage to ships at sea during war.

Vice Admiral AR Karve presenting a memento to Dr Subhash Bhamre

Dr Bhamre also got a firsthand insight into aircraft carrier operations when he visited INS Vikramaditya, the Indian Navy's flagship Aircraft Carrier, which is presently here in Kochi for its refit and drydocking.

RRM being shown around the DCTF ‘Avinash’

RRM being shown around the DCTF ‘Avinash’