Presidents Fleet Review 2006

Review of the Indian Naval Fleet by the President of India is held at Visakhapatnam on 12 Feb 2006.

A Naval Fleet Review is a long-standing tradition followed by all major navies in the world. It is an occasion when every operational ship is spruced up, displaying its crest and ships company in a spirit of loyalty and allegiance to its sovereign and the state.

In India, the President, as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, reviews the Fleet once during his tenure. This will be a historic occasion for the Indian Navy and Eastern Naval Command in particular as the Fleet Review by the President is being held for the first time in the Eastern Coast. About 55 Naval ships and 45 aircraft will be participating in the Review.