Submarine training for South African Navy
INS Satavahana, the submarine training school of
Indian Navy undertook basic submarine training for
officers of the South African Navy (SAN) on the
Type-209 submarine, from 31st Jan 05. With this, INS
Satavahana has joined the league of elite training
establishments under the aegis of the Southern Naval
Command, that provide training to friendly foreign
navies. This has also opened up a new chapter in the
role and responsibility of this premier submarine
training establishment. The training capsule has been
designed for combat and technical officers for a
period varying from 37 weeks to 53 weeks. The Indian
Navy has been training personnel from about 25
friendly foreign countries on a regular basis.
At the valedictory function held at INS Satavahana for
the passing out SAN officers, Vice Admiral SCS
Bangara, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern
Naval Command, awarded certificates and addressed the
gathering. The Chief guest for the function, His
Excellency, Mr. S Francis Moloi, High Commissioner of
South Africa to India, gave away prizes to the trainee
officers and delivered the valedictory address. The
Commanding officer INS Satavahana, Captain TS
Ramanujam delivered keynote address. Also present at
the function were R Adm Rauter, Chief Director
Maritime Warfare (CDMS) of the South African Navy and
senior officers of the Indian Navy.
VG/AK
(Release ID :12639)