Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Colombo Security Conclave Exercise Concludes After Three Days
Countries connected to the Colombo Security Conclave held a practice exercise at sea-security headquarters in Visakhapatnam.
The exercise lasted three days and began on September 9.
Experts acted out situations involving illegal activities at sea.
These situations included terrorism, drug smuggling, human trafficking and illegal fishing.
The participants came from member countries and observer nations.
They discussed how to follow common procedures during maritime emergencies.
They also worked on sharing information more effectively.
The exercise aimed to support peace, stability and security in the Indian Ocean Region.
A three-day Colombo Security Conclave Table Top Exercise concluded Saturday at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.
The exercise began on September 9 with an address by Rear Admiral Manoj Jha.
Delegations from member states and observer nations conducted simulated scenarios for more than 72 hours.
Participants addressed maritime terrorism, narcotics smuggling, human trafficking and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Officials reviewed procedures and information-sharing arrangements to strengthen collective Maritime Domain Awareness.
- Who
- Delegations and maritime security experts from Colombo Security Conclave member states and observer nations participated; Rear Admiral Manoj Jha delivered the opening address.
- What
- A three-day Table Top Exercise focused on coordinated responses to illicit maritime activities and non-traditional security challenges.
- When
- The exercise began on September 9 and concluded on Saturday after more than 72 hours of simulated scenarios.
- Where
- The exercise was held at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- It aimed to improve coordinated responses, information sharing and collective Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Event
- Colombo Security Conclave Table Top Exercise
- Duration
- Three days, including more than 72 hours of simulated operational scenarios
- Location
- Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam
- Participants
- Delegations and maritime security experts from member states and observer nations
- Threats addressed
- Maritime terrorism, narcotics smuggling, human trafficking and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
- Operational focus
- Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures and streamlining information-sharing arrangements
- Strategic alignment
- The exercise was aligned with the MAHASAGAR vision of mutual and holistic advancement for security and growth across regions
