Andaman & Nicobar Command’s Historic All-Women Maritime Surveillance Mission

• Coinciding with International Women’s Day and the 40th anniversary of INAS 318, the Andaman & Nicobar Command achieved a significant milestone by conducting its first-ever all-women maritime surveillance mission. This landmark event underscores the commitment to gender equality and recognizes the indispensable role of women in national defense.
• The mission, based at INS Utkrosh, was executed by a proficient crew comprising three women officers:
• Lieutenant Commander Shubhangi Swaroop
• Lieutenant Commander Divya Sharma
• Lieutenant Vaishali Mishra
• INAS 318, commissioned on March 8, 1984, has a rich history of surveillance operations. Initially equipped with Islander aircraft, it transitioned to Dornier aircraft in 1999, equipped with advanced Maritime Patrol Radars for enhanced surveillance capabilities.

Here's a summary of the key points:

• Mission: First all-women maritime surveillance mission by the Andaman & Nicobar Command.
• Date: March 8, 2024, coinciding with International Women's Day and the 40th anniversary of INAS 318.
• Location: Based at INS Utkrosh.
• Crew: Three women officers - Lt. Cdr. Shubhangi Swaroop, Lt. Cdr. Divya Sharma, and Lt. Vaishali Mishra.
• Significance: Underscores the navy's efforts towards gender equality and acknowledges women's contributions to national defense.

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