[1] Launched on 19 June 2019, Op Sankalp primarily focused on guaranteeing the safe transit of Indian-flagged vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating security concerns in the area.

The protection of India's commercial fleet and maritime commerce is emphasised as a significant goal within the Indian Navy's responsibilities.

"The Navy responded to over 25 such incidents and safely escorted over 230 merchant vessels carrying around 90 lakh metric tonnes of cargo valued at over USD 4 billion", according to official data.

The ship stopped at Manama and the during its stay at the port, the personnel engaged with Bahrain's counterparts to enhance maritime security.

The INS Trikand, a cutting-edge frigate equipped with guided missiles and stealth technology, serves as a vital component of the Western Fleet.

Nevertheless, during the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Indian Navy's capability to deploy its warships demonstrated their exceptional operational readiness and availability.

This also highlighted the stringent protocols and mechanisms implemented by the Indian Navy to minimize the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on their personnel, thereby ensuring uninterrupted deployments and operations.

Consequently, in addition to their continuous anti-piracy patrols and Op-Sankalp, the Indian Navy effectively executed numerous deployments and operations.

[1] On 14 December 2023, Operation Sankalp was re-initiated to ensure the security of the regional maritime domain due to the Red Sea crisis and sudden increase in marine pirate activities.