Indian Navy Undertakes First-Ever Submarine Rescue Seat Certification For Friendly Foreign Navy

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Certification was carried out for South African Navy, paving way for implementation of the Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement.
The Indian Navy successfully undertook the first-ever Submarine Rescue Seat Certification for a friendly foreign navy, marking a significant milestone in international naval cooperation, officials said on Tuesday.
The certification was carried out for the South African Navy, paving the way for the implementation of the Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement signed between the two navies in September 2024.
The Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement was signed by Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy, on September 3 last year. This agreement enables the Indian Navy to provide rescue assistance to South African Navy submarine crews in the unfortunate event of distress, by deploying the Indian Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), they said.
The certification process involved rigorous training and evaluation, demonstrating the Indian Navy's commitment to enhancing maritime safety and operational readiness.
The successful execution of this certification marks a new chapter in the strategic partnership between India and South Africa, reinforcing their shared vision for a secure and prosperous Indian Ocean Region, officials said.
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