The Indian Navy conducted an International Fleet Review (IFR) at Visakhapatnam.
- IFR 2016 Mascot – Dolphin
- IFR 2016 Theme Song – United through Oceans
During the IFR 2016, Indian Navy showcased its bio diesel powered fast attack craft. It was developed by the lab from the Jatropha Curacas plant.
About International Fleet Review (IFR): President of India being the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, once in his term, reviews the Indian Naval (IN) Fleet as part of the “President’s Fleet Review” (PFR).
- Ten Reviews have taken place in India since Independence in 1947.
- The first was held in 1953.
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