Be prepared to face challenges: ENC chief Karambir Singh

Visakhapatnam: Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice-Admiral Karambir Singh said that with the changing security dynamics and the Government’s Act East policy, the proverbial Centre of Gravity in the maritime domain had shifted towards the eastern seaboard.

The responsibility of everyone in ENC is to be prepared to face challenges from traditional to non-traditional asymmetric threats, the Flag Officer called. On the occasion of the 72nd Independence Day, a ceremonial parade was held at the Eastern Naval Command on Wednesday.

The Vice-Admiral took the salute and inspected a 50-men Armed Guard.  He reviewed the platoons of naval personnel drawn from various ships and establishments and Defence Security Corps indoors at the Command Gymnasium owing to inclement weather.  

The Vice-Admiral highlighted ENC’s increasing engagement with friendly foreign navies towards strengthening our capabilities and interoperability. He also commended all personnel manning and supporting the ships for smooth transition to mission-based deployments aimed at maximising time at sea with well- defined outcomes in areas of interest.  

Underscoring the need for continuous combat readiness, he emphasised professional excellence by the personnel manning the platforms with rigorous on-job training and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).