SALVEX

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: 
  1. To share experiences on Maritime Salvage
  2. Joint training in various facets of EOD Operations on land as well at sea. 
  3. 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

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