A three
member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali
Saif Ali Mehrazi arrived India on 27 Aug 23 for four
day visit to specialised Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather Modelling units
of Indian Navy (IN) at Kochi, Goa
and New Delhi.
This
visit signifies beginning of a new chapter in professional cooperation between
the two Navies, with the goal of exchanging professional knowledge, expertise,
training and collaboration in the fields of Meteorology, Oceanography and
Weather/ Ocean modelling.
The IN over
the years has accrued knowledge, expertise and skills in the domain of
Meteorology and Oceanography. IN, through its dedicated
units has also been supporting many countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
with training in the fields as well as daily Weather forecasts services to
ensure maritime safety in the region.
The UAE Navy delegation visited Kochi
on 28 Aug 23, where
they met senior officers of IN for professional
interaction at Naval Operations Data Processing and Analysis Centre (NODPAC),
which is a dedicated unit for aspects of Oceanography, Ocean State Forecast and
Ocean Modelling. They also visited Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre
(INMAC) which looks into the aspects of Weather Forecasts and Atmosphere
Modelling. The UAE Navy Delegation also visited the School of Naval Oceanology
and Meteorology (SNOM), which caters to the Meteorological, Oceanographic and
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) training needs of IN.
The
delegation would also be visiting Air Squadrons and Met Office at INS Hansa,
Goa which is the premier Naval Air Station of IN followed
by meeting with Commodore (Naval Oceanology and Meteorology) at IHQ MoD (Navy).
The aim of this collaboration is to
foster mutual learning and strengthen collective ability to address complex
issues related to Meteorology and Oceanography. Both the navies would share
their expertise and insights to work out areas for further cooperation.
The
expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment of UAE Navy and IN will
undoubtedly enrich operational and scientific capabilities of both the navies
and will go a long way in furthering professional exchanges to fulfil mutual
interests.