Vizag International Fleet Review 2016 Schedule : The Indian Navy will be conducting an International Fleet Review Live Streaming from 04 – 08 February 2016, off Visakhapatnam. Navies of 46 countries to take part in International Fleet Review 2016. The IFR-16 is proposed to be done at a much larger scale than ever done before.The first edition of IFR was held in 2001 under the Presidency of APJ Abdul Kalam. In the joint-naval drill conducted off the coast of Mumbai, 29 countries participated. However, the second IFR planned almost after one and a half decade, is expected to be way more massive, since 52 countries have already confirmed their participation. The geopolitical goal is to create friendly relations with global leaders and create a maritime bond with friendly nations. The event is organized by Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam (Vizag)  February 4 to February 8

Vizag International Fleet Review 2016 Schedule : Indian Navy

Interestingly, Latin American nations, who abstained from participating in the previous IFR, have confirmed their presence in the second edition. The list of participating global navies include – Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, along with the United States of America, China, Canada, Russia, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, South Africa, Japan and South Korea.

“Nearly 70 years after Independence, it is a significant moment in country’s maritime history. This is the eleventh Fleet Review but only our second International edition. While showcasing our navy to the nation and our sovereign, we also celebrate the time enshrines principles of friendship across the oceans that are intrinsic to our seafaring community,” said Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R K Dhowan.

Event Schedule

IFR 2016 will begin on February 4 with the opening remarks of Admiral R K Dhowan. The Maritime exhibition will be held in Vizag. On the next day, the opening ceremony of the joint naval drill will be initiated. President Pranab Mukherjee will review the naval prowess on February 6. The review session will begin at 9 AM.

The International Maritime Conference will begin on February 7. Day 1 of the summit will be attended by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Vizag on the same day to observe the Operational Demonstration.

Here is the complete schedule:

• 04 Feb 2016Wreath Laying

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

• 04 Feb 2016Maritime Exhibition and IFR Village

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

  Venue : Andhra University Grounds

  Attendance : Open to Public

• 05 Feb 2016CNS Press Conference

  Event Starts : Forenoon Hours

  Venue : Hotel Novotel – Convention Centre

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 05 Feb 2016Opening Ceremony

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

  Venue : INS Satavahana Stadium

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 06 Feb 2016Fleet Review

  Event Starts : Forenoon Hours

  Venue : Off Visakhapatnam Harbour

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 06 Feb 2016Indian Naval Band Concert

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

  Venue : Samudrika Naval Auditorium

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 06 Feb 2016Presidential Banquet

  Event Starts : Evening Hours

  Venue : Eastern Naval Command Officers’ Mess

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 07 – 08 Feb 2016International Maritime Conference

  Event Starts : 0900 h – 1400 h

  Venue : Taj Gateway – Godavari Hall

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 07 Feb 2016International City Parade

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

  Venue : Off RK Beach

  Attendance : Open to Public

• 07 Feb 2016CNS Reception

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

  Venue : Hotel Novotel – Convention Centre

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 08 Feb 2016Closing Ceremony

  Event Starts : Afternoon Hours

  Venue : Naval Institute

  Attendance : By Invitation

• 09 – 11 Feb 2016Passage Exercise and Sail in Company

  Event Starts : 0900 Hrs – 1500 Hrs

  Venue : Passage Exercise and Sail in Company

  Attendance : Registered Media