Indian Navy’s Participation in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) and Joint EEZ Surveillance in Seychelles

Indian Navy’s Participation in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) and Joint EEZ Surveillance in Seychelles

Participation in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24)

  • Date and Location: 26 Feb – 08 Mar 24, Port Victoria, Seychelles
  • Inauguration: President of Seychelles with dignitaries from India, USA, and African countries
  • Participants: Indian Navy and 16 friendly foreign countries
  • Training Focus:
    • Maritime Interdiction Operations
    • Visit Board Search and Seizure procedures
    • Diving operations
  • Activities:
    • VBSS team boarded Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) ship LE Vigilant
    • Joint diving operations with US and Seychelles divers
    • Visit by R Adm Calvin M Foster, Deputy Commander of US Navy 6th Fleet
  • Closing Ceremony: Held at Seychelles Defence Academy, Ile Perseverance

Joint EEZ Surveillance and Professional Exchanges

  • Date: 01 – 03 Mar 24
  • Partners: Seychelles Coast Guard
  • Activities:
    • Professional exchanges
    • Cross deck visits
    • Friendly sports fixtures
  • Cultural Exchange:
    • Indian Naval band performance at National Museum, Port Victoria
  • Philanthropic Activity: Donation of provisions and stores for the elderly

Courtesy Calls and Cooperation

  • Visits:
    • Courtesy calls by Capt Anshul Kishore to:
      • Designated Minister Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde
      • Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Brig Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces
      • Shri Kartik Pande, High Commissioner of India to Seychelles
  • Cooperation:
    • Handover of spares for SCG ships and aircraft towards capacity building

Significance of Deployment

  • Objective:
    • Foster interoperability
    • Strengthen ties between Indian Navy and regional Navies
  • Symbolizes:
    • Joint training efforts
    • Building bridges of friendship

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

  1. Where was Exercise Cutlass Express – 24 (CE – 24) held?
    • A) Port Victoria, Seychelles
    • B) Mumbai, India
    • C) New York, USA
    • D) Cape Town, South Africa
    • Answer: A) Port Victoria, Seychelles
  2. How many friendly foreign countries participated in Exercise Cutlass Express – 24?
    • A) 10
    • B) 16
    • C) 20
    • D) 25
    • Answer: B) 16
  3. Who inaugurated Exercise Cutlass Express – 24?
    • A) President of India
    • B) President of Seychelles
    • C) President of USA
    • D) President of South Africa
    • Answer: B) President of Seychelles
  4. Which fleet’s Deputy Commander visited INS Tir during Exercise Cutlass Express – 24?
    • A) US Navy 5th Fleet
    • B) US Navy 6th Fleet
    • C) US Navy 7th Fleet
    • D) US Navy 8th Fleet
    • Answer: B) US Navy 6th Fleet
  5. What philanthropic activity was undertaken during INS Tir’s stay at Seychelles?
    • A) Blood donation camp
    • B) Clothing donation drive
    • C) Donation of provisions and stores for the elderly
    • D) Tree plantation campaign
    • Answer: C) Donation of provisions and stores for the elderly