INS Tarkash has represented India in the seventh edition of the trilateral maritime exercise IBSAMAR.
IBSAMAR is a joint multinational maritime exercise.
The nations that participate in this trilateral maritime exercise are India, Brazil and South Africa. The maritime exercise began on October 10 and ended on October 12.
This is the seventh iteration of the trilateral maritime naval exercise.
The goal of the joint maritime exercise is strengthening maritime security, promoting joint operational training and enhancing interoperability amongst the three naval forces to meet the challenge of common maritime threats.
The sixth edition of the IBSAMAR was held back in 2018, from 1st of October to 13th of October. The sixth edition was held in South Africa's Simons Town. The Indian Navy was represented by INS Tarkash and INS Kolkata.
The trilateral maritime exercise started in 2008 to promote strategic relationship between India, Brazil and South Africa, three democracies in three different countries. India, Brazil and South Africa are also members of BRICS.
