A three member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi arrived India on 27 Aug 2023 for four day visit to specialised Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather Modelling units of Indian Navy at Kochi, Goa and New Delhi. This visit signifies beginning of a new chapter in professional cooperation between two Navies, with the goal of exchanging professional knowledge, expertise, training and collaboration in fields of Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather/ Ocean modelling. Indian Navy over years has accrued knowledge, expertise and skills in the domain of Meteorology and Oceanography. Indian Navy through its dedicated units has also been supporting many countries in IOR with training in fields as well as daily Weather forecasts services to ensure maritime safety in the region. UAE Navy delegation visited Kochi on 28 Aug 2023, where they met senior officers 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. UAE Navy Delegation also visited School of Naval Oceanology and Meteorology SNOM, which caters to Meteorological, Oceanographic and Numerical Weather Prediction training needs of Indian Navy. The delegation would also be visiting Air Squadrons and Met Office at INS Hansa, Goa which is the premier Naval Air Station 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 Indian Navy 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.
