- The sixth edition of joint Multi – National Maritime Exercise named IBSAMAR between the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies, is being held at Simons Town, South Africa from 01 – 13 October 2018.
- The aim of the exercise is to undertake collective training for participating navies, building interoperability and mutual understanding as well as sharing of best practices.
- The Indian Navy is represented in IBSAMAR VI by Guided Missile Frigate Tarkash, Guided Missile Destroyer Kolkata, Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I, Seaking and Chetak helicopters as well as a MARCOS contingent.
