International Fleet Review 2016

4 February

A wreath-laying ceremony was held on the afternoon of 4 February at the Victory at Sea Memorial. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu, CNS Admiral Dhowan and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Satish Soni laid a wreath in tribute to the Indian Navy sailors killed in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and a guard of honour paraded. Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Bimal Verma and other dignitaries and representatives of foreign navies were present at the ceremony.^{[11][12][13][14][15]}

The maritime exhibition's theme was Make in India, showcasing the country's innovation, indigenisation and potential. With participating industries which float, move and fly, the exhibition was opened to the public on 2 February.^[16][17][18]

5 February

CNS Admiral Robin K. Dhowan hosted a press conference at the Novotel Convention Centre, in which delegates from the navies participating in the review took part.^[11][19] An opening ceremony was held at INS Satavahana.^[11][20]

6 February

The Indian Navy fleet and foreign naval ships were reviewed by the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces, President of India Pranab Mukherjee. Ships from the Indian Coast Guard and the mercantile marine and the Indian Naval Air Arm were also reviewed.^{[3][11][21][22][23]}

The naval band presented a concert at the Samudrika Naval Auditorium.^[8][24] The Indian Navy hosted a presidential banquet in the Eastern Naval Command officers' mess attended by central- and state-government dignitaries, chiefs of foreign navies, heads of delegations, and Indian and foreign participants in the IFR.^[25]

7 February

A two-day international maritime conference began on 7 February with the theme, "Partnering together for a secure maritime future".^[23][26] The Navy conducted a parade and a 30-minute operation demonstration at RK Beach in Vishakhapatnam. Contingents of the Indian Armed Forces, the Andhra Pradesh Police, the National Cadet Corps and foreign navies and their bands marched in the parade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a book about India's maritime heritage during the event. The parade ended with a reception hosted by Chief of Naval Staff Dhowan honouring the prime minister.^{[27][28][29][30]}

8 February

An international band concert was presented at the naval institute as part of the IFR 2016 closing ceremony.^[31][32][33]

Group photo of delegates at the IFR 2016 closing ceremony