Lothal: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), visited the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal on Wednesday. His visit included a detailed tour of the NMHC, an inspection of key naval exhibits and heritage artefacts, a review of construction progress, interactions with project stakeholders, and a visit to the Varuna Naval Complex. The NMHC at Lothal is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, with support from the Government of Guja...Read More

Porbandar: The Arabian Sea, off the western coast including Gujarat’s maritime belt, will witness heightened naval activity from Monday as the navies of India and Pakistan conduct separate exercises in their respective waters. Both sides have issued Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) restricting air traffic over their respective maritime zones during the drills. “Indian Navy warships will be carrying out drills in the Arabian Sea on August 11–12. The Pakistan Navy has also issued a Notice to Airm...Read More

Kandla: The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tabar swiftly responded to a distress call on Sunday from MT Yi Cheng 6, a Pulau-flagged oil tanker that reported a severe engine room fire and complete power failure while sailing from Kandla Port, India to Shinas, Oman. The vessel had 14 Indian-origin crew members on board when the emergency occurred. Upon receiving the alert, INS Tabar immediately deployed a firefighting team and necessary equipment to the distressed tanker using its ship’s b...Read More

Halol: Krishna Defence and Allied Industries Ltd (KDAIL) hosted a ceremonial plate-cutting event on June 10th, 2025, at their facility in Halol to mark the commencement of construction on the country’s largest and most advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), designed by the Indian Navy. According to an official statement by the company, this event signifies the beginning of a landmark defence initiative aligned with the values of the Make in India campaign. The event was attended by Vi...Read More

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence today announced that the Indian Navy will induct and unveil the name of the ancient stitched ship during a ceremonial event on 21 May 2025 at Naval Base, Karwar. Post induction, the project will enter its second important phase, where the Indian Navy will undertake the ambitious challenge of sailing this vessel along traditional maritime trade routes, reviving the spirit of ancient Indian seafaring. Preparations for the vessel’s maiden transoceanic voyage fr...Read More

Porbandar: The Indian Navy is conducting major military exercises in the Arabian Sea within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), keeping warships on high alert for any unusual activity, defence sources said. Four green notifications have been issued for live-firing drills near the Gujarat coast — just 85 nautical miles from the area where Pakistan is currently carrying out its own naval exercises. The exercises include multiple anti-ship and anti-aircraft firings. Indian Coast Guard vessels hav...Read More