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New Indian Express
2 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Indian Navy successfully undertakes Submarine Rescue Seat Certification for South African Navy
NEW DELHI: Marking a new chapter in the strategic partnership between India and South Africa, Indian Navy successfully undertakes the Submarine Rescue Seat Certification for South African Navy. A delegation of the Indian Navy is in South Africa. The Indian Navy on Tuesday said, "Strengthening bilateral ties, the Indian Navy successfully undertook the Rescue Seat Certification of the South African Navy Submarine (SAS) Manthatisi, a first for any Friendly Foreign Navy." The Indian Navy views it as "a significant milestone in international naval cooperation." The Navy said in its statement that this agreement paves "way for the implementation of the Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement signed between the two navies in September 2024." The Indian Navy delegation also called on Rear Admiral Handsome Matsane, Flag Officer South African Navy Fleet at Simon's Town and interacted closely with South Africa's Armscor Dockyard, Institute of Maritime Technology and the South African Navy technical teams. The Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement was signed by Admiral (Adm) Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy, and Vice Admiral Monde Lobese, Chief of the South African Navy, on 03 Sep 24. It ensures the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in times of distress or accident. 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).
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Indian Navy completes first-ever Rescue Seat Certification for South African submarine Manthatisi
India and South Africa strengthened their maritime cooperation. The Indian Navy successfully completed a rescue seat certification for the South African Navy submarine SAS Manthatisi. This is the first time India has done this for a foreign navy. The agreement allows India to assist South African submarines in emergencies. This partnership highlights the commitment to maritime safety between both nations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India bolstered maritime ties with South Africa on Tuesday with the Indian Navy conducting a historic rescue seat certification for the SAS Manthatisi submarine, the first-ever for a friendly foreign navy, enhancing bilateral cooperation and submarine Navy spokesperson wrote in an X post, "Strengthening bilateral ties, the #IndianNavy successfully undertook the Rescue Seat Certification of the #SouthAfricanNavy Submarine SAS Manthatisi, a first for any Friendly Foreign Navy.""This certification will now enable implementation of the Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement signed last year between both the Navies", as per the rescue cooperation pact was signed last year on 3 September 2024 by Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and South African Navy Chief Vice Admiral Monde Lobese. The agreement allows India to deploy its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) to assist South African submarines in case of an recently concluded certification on SAS Manthatisi ensures that Indian DSRVs can dock with the submarine during a rescue mission. This is the first time India has carried out such a procedure for a foreign navy, showcasing its growing capability in undersea rescue operations An Indian Navy team visited Simon's Town in South Africa for the exercise. The delegation met Rear Admiral Handsome Matsane, Flag Officer of the South African Navy Fleet. It held technical discussions with ARMSCOR Dockyard, the Institute of Maritime Technology, and South African Navy engineers, as informed in another X Implementing Agreement underscores a shared commitment to maritime safety and mutual support, according to a statement by the Ministry of partnership reinforces the longstanding maritime relationship between India and South Africa, as per the statement.
Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Indian Navy completes first-ever Rescue Seat Certification for South African submarine Manthatisi
India and South Africa strengthened their maritime cooperation. The Indian Navy successfully completed a rescue seat certification for the South African Navy submarine SAS Manthatisi. This is the first time India has done this for a foreign navy. The agreement allows India to assist South African submarines in emergencies. This partnership highlights the commitment to maritime safety between both nations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India bolstered maritime ties with South Africa on Tuesday with the Indian Navy conducting a historic rescue seat certification for the SAS Manthatisi submarine, the first-ever for a friendly foreign navy, enhancing bilateral cooperation and submarine Navy spokesperson wrote in an X post, "Strengthening bilateral ties, the #IndianNavy successfully undertook the Rescue Seat Certification of the #SouthAfricanNavy Submarine SAS Manthatisi, a first for any Friendly Foreign Navy.""This certification will now enable implementation of the Submarine Rescue and Cooperation Implementation Agreement signed last year between both the Navies", as per the rescue cooperation pact was signed last year on 3 September 2024 by Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi and South African Navy Chief Vice Admiral Monde Lobese. The agreement allows India to deploy its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) to assist South African submarines in case of an recently concluded certification on SAS Manthatisi ensures that Indian DSRVs can dock with the submarine during a rescue mission. This is the first time India has carried out such a procedure for a foreign navy, showcasing its growing capability in undersea rescue operations An Indian Navy team visited Simon's Town in South Africa for the exercise. The delegation met Rear Admiral Handsome Matsane, Flag Officer of the South African Navy Fleet. It held technical discussions with ARMSCOR Dockyard, the Institute of Maritime Technology, and South African Navy engineers, as informed in another X Implementing Agreement underscores a shared commitment to maritime safety and mutual support, according to a statement by the Ministry of partnership reinforces the longstanding maritime relationship between India and South Africa, as per the statement.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Indian Navy Undertakes First-Ever Submarine Rescue Seat Certification For Friendly Foreign Navy
Last Updated: 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. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
