Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Eastern Naval Command, conducted an important visit to the Submarine Rescue Unit (East) recently. This visit aimed to assess the unit’s operational readiness, review its recent deployments, and discuss upcoming commitments in the vital area of submarine rescue operations.
During the visit, Vice Admiral Bhalla was provided with a comprehensive briefing on the Dedicated Submarine Rescue Vessel (DSRV) system complex. This included an overview of the base infrastructure and a discussion on the unit’s growing capabilities to respond effectively to emergencies involving submarines. The visit allowed for a thorough understanding of the systems and processes in place to ensure the safety of naval personnel in potentially perilous situations.
Vice Admiral Bhalla took the opportunity to engage directly with the officers and sailors of the unit. Through these interactions, he gained valuable insights into their operational procedures and overall preparedness to handle submarine emergencies, which are critical in ensuring the safety and security of marine operations.
During the course of his visit, the Vice Admiral praised the crew for their professionalism and operational excellence, particularly highlighting their performance during Exercise XPR-25. He expressed his confidence in the unit’s capabilities and extended best wishes to the personnel for their upcoming deployments. His remarks underscored the Indian Navy’s unwavering commitment to maintaining robust and responsive submarine rescue operations, which remain a pivotal aspect of naval strategy and safety.
