JIMEX 18 – Update 1

JIMEX 18 – Update 1

Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ships Kaga and Inazuma are on a visit to Visakhapatnam to participate in the third edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) scheduled from 07 to 15 October 2018. The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability, improve understanding and imbibe best practices. As part of the Professional Interaction joint familiarisation and training visits were organised for Seamanship and VBSS teams and aviation crew. In addition, Operations planning and preparatory activities for the Sea Phase were also conducted.  The Sea Phase of the Bilateral Exercise is scheduled from 11 to 15 October 2018.