31st Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 31st Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) |
| Dates | October 23 to 29, 2024 |
| Location | Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam, and Bay of Bengal |
| Participants | Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) |
| Inception | Began as 'Exercise Lion King' in 1994 |
| Purpose | Enhance maritime security, interoperability, and strategic partnership |
| Phases | Harbour Phase (October 23-25) and Sea Phase (October 28-29) |
| Harbour Phase Activities | Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEEs), cross-deck visits, sports events, pre-sail briefings |
| Sea Phase Activities | Live weapon firings, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface and anti-air operations, seamanship exercises |
| Opening Ceremony | Held on October 24 aboard INS Shivalik |
| Key Vessels | RSS Tenacious (RSN) with embarked helicopter and INS Shivalik (Indian Navy) |
| Strategic Objectives | Enhance maritime domain awareness, strengthen defense collaboration, address common maritime challenges |