Navy’s Annual Refit Conference and Annual Infrastructure Conference began here at Eastern Naval Command, on Wednesday. The conference was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
The two-day conference chaired by Vice Admiral G.S. Pabby, Chief of Material, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) is being attended by all stake-holders representing the Naval Headquarters, three Naval Commands, the Tri-Services Command at Port Blair, Dockyards, Repair Yards and Material Organisations of the Navy.
The delegates will deliberate upon refit plans for all ships and submarines of the Indian Navy scheduled during the next three years and formulate plans for infrastructure augmentation to meet growing requirements of the Indian Navy
Inaugurating the conference, Vice Admiral Karambir Singh appreciated the role of Naval Dockyards and repair yards in undertaking operational repairs and refits of ships and submarines.
He also highlighted the growing role of Indian Navy in the context of existing geo-political scenario and the central role of our combat platforms in ensuring secure seas for national prosperity and development.
In order to ensure high level of performance from equipment and sensors, he urged all agencies to work towards ensuring quality repairs, enhanced operational logistics and strict compliance with mandated routines.
Delivering the keynote address, Vice Admiral Pabby lauded the efforts of Naval Dockyards, Material Organisations, Repair Yards, Trials and Inspection agencies in ensuring operational availability of machinery, weapons and sensors including emergent hull repairs during the past year.
He also urged all concerned to focus on greater indigenisation in view with the spirit of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
