Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Enhances Maritime Cooperation Among 27 Nations
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was a four-day training event hosted by the Indian Navy in Kochi.
It brought together maritime professionals from 27 countries to learn about maritime security.
The training included classroom discussions, simulator exercises, and practical sessions on topics like maritime law, counter-narcotics operations, and damage control.
Experts from the Indian Navy, Combined Maritime Forces, and international organizations like the UNODC and IMO IMLI contributed to the training.
The event generated nearly 3,800 training hours and improved cooperation among the participating nations.
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement hosted by the Indian Navy in Kochi.
The event brought together 276 personnel from 27 countries, supported by 76 facilitators and subject matter experts.
Training included classroom discussions, simulator-based instruction, and practical exercises on maritime security topics.
Experts from the Indian Navy, Combined Maritime Forces, and international organizations contributed to the training.
The event generated nearly 3,800 training man-hours and enhanced interoperability among participating nations.
- Who
- Maritime professionals from 27 countries, Indian Navy, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), international organizations
- What
- Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a multinational maritime security training engagement
- When
- July 20-23
- Where
- Kochi, India
- Why
- To strengthen regional cooperation and collective maritime security
Pro-Cooperation
Sovereignty Concerns
Maritime Security Training
Pro-Cooperation
Strengthens regional cooperation and collective maritime security.
Sovereignty Concerns
Potential concerns over sovereignty and national security.
- Duration
- July 20-23
- Host
- Indian Navy
- Participants
- 276 personnel from 27 countries
- Facilitators
- 76 facilitators and subject matter experts
- International Organizations
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMO IMLI)
- Training Hours
- 3,800 training man-hours