Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Multinational Maritime Exercise Begins in Kochi
A big training exercise called Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 started in Kochi, India.
It's a four-day event where people from 26 different countries are learning about how to keep the seas safe.
The Indian Navy is hosting this event with help from the Combined Maritime Forces.
They are practicing things like handling ships, navigating, and dealing with emergencies.
Important people from the navy gave speeches about why this training is important.
The goal is to make sure everyone works well together to keep the oceans safe.
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training exercise, began at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, India.
The exercise is hosted by the Indian Navy under the Combined Task Force 154, in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
254 participants from 26 countries, along with 74 facilitators and representatives from four international organizations, are taking part.
The opening ceremony featured speeches from key naval officials emphasizing the importance of professional training and multinational cooperation.
Participants received hands-on training in ship handling, navigation, maritime distress communication, damage control, and firefighting using advanced simulators.
- Who
- 254 participants from 26 countries, 74 facilitators, 4 international organizations, and subject matter experts
- What
- Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a multinational maritime security training exercise
- When
- July 20, 2024, for four days
- Where
- Southern Naval Command, Kochi, India
- Why
- To strengthen capacity, interoperability, and professional readiness of CMF partner nations through multinational maritime training
- Exercise Name
- Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
- Duration
- 4 days
- Participants
- 254 from 26 countries
- Facilitators
- 74 facilitators and 4 international organizations
- Host
- Southern Naval Command, Indian Navy
- Partners
- Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
- Focus Areas
- Ship Management, Special Training, Maritime Security
- Key Speakers
- Commodore Milind M Mokashi, Commodore Dan Thomas, Rear Admiral Deepak Singhal