Overview
- Western Naval Command hosted the multi-day ceremony as a Navy Week showcase of tradition and capability.
- A helicopter flypast featured the Chetak and MH-60R Sea Hawk operating from INS Shikra.
- Marine Commandos carried out live rescue and combat demonstrations for the public.
- The evening programme included a precision continuity drill, the Sailor’s Hornpipe by sea cadets and performances by the Indian Naval Central Band.
- This year’s edition pays tribute to Navy Day observances linked to the Indian Navy’s 1971 Operation Trident achievements.