Indian Navy Participates in Exercise Cutlass Express - 24
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Exercise Cutlass Express - 24 (CE-24) |
| Location | Port Victoria, Seychelles |
| Dates | 26 February to 08 March 2024 |
| Indian Navy Representation | INS Tir (Lead ship of the First Training Squadron) led by Capt Anshul Kishore |
| Inauguration | President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, in presence of dignitaries from India, USA, and Africa |
| Sponsor | U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet |
| Objective | Promote maritime security and cooperation in East African coast and Western Indian Ocean |
| Participating Countries | 16 countries |
| Key Activities | Maritime interdiction, information sharing, visit, boarding, search and seizure of ships, etc. |
| Closing Ceremony | Held at Seychelles Defence Academy, Ile Perseverance on 08 March 2024 |
| Additional Activities | Joint surveillance of Seychelles EEZ, professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures |
| Exclusive Economic Zone | Extends up to 200 nautical miles (370 Km) from a country's land coast |
| Republic of Seychelles | Island country in western Indian Ocean, 115 islands, Capital: Victoria, President: Wavel Ramkalawan |