Context:
The Seventh edition of Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted recently at Kochi. 
About SALVEX:
- IN and USN have been participating in joint Salvage and EOD exercises since 2005. 
 
- Objective: 
- To share experiences on Maritime Salvage
 
- Joint training in various facets of EOD Operations on land as well at sea. 
 
- To enhance interoperability, cohesiveness and gaining from best practices mutually in Maritime Salvage and EOD operations.
 
 
- Participating ships:  INS Nireekshak of the Indian Navy and USNS Salvor of the US Navy.
 
News Source: pib