An Indian Navy officer at the gate to the naval base at Mumbai, India, where the sign Bridges of Friendship  welcomes participants from 19 countries to the International Fleet Review.

Indian Navy personnel man the rails during the review of the international fleet by His Excellency Shri K. R. Narayanan, President of India.

Vice Adm. James W. Metzger, Commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, addresses the panel of speakers during the International Maritime Seminar.

The panel of distinguished Indian speakers at the International Maritime Seminar were (from left): Foreign Secretary Shri J. N. Dixit, former Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. R. H. Tahiliani, and Prof. Bharat Karnad

Indian and international media tour the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS Darwin (FFG 04) during the International Fleet Review in Mumbai, India.

Indian journalists depart the Japanese destroyer JDS Amagiri (DD 154) after touring the ship.

Kenyan Navy vessels KNS Shujaa and KNS Nyayo represent some of the 19 naval forces participating in India’s International Fleet Review.

Indonesian Navy Ens. I. Gede Putu Iwan briefs visitors aboard the fast patrol boat KRI Tongkol (813) off Mumbai, India.

The Indian Navy’s carrier INS Viraat (R 22) is anchored off the coast of Mumbai during the International Fleet Review.

A member of the Sri Lanka Navy Band performs at the International Band Concert, featuring bands from six navies.

Cmdr. Sebastian Anchees, Director of the Indian Naval Central Band, sings with Musician 3rd Class Dave Cobbel of the U.S. Seventh Fleet Band during the International Band Concert.

Fireworks illuminate warships off Mumbai, India, during the Beating Retreat ceremony.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Adm. Sushil Kumar, presents the opening address at the International Maritime Seminar devoted to the theme "Maritime Power - Challenges in the 21st Century."

U.S. Navy personnel of the USS Cowpens (CG 63) honor President Shri K. R. Narayanan of India during the presidential fleet review.

An Indian Navy rescue swimmer suspended from a Chetak helicopter demonstrates capabilities at the International Fleet Review.

Photo by Tetsuya Kakitani

Indian Navy Sea Harriers fly an air power demonstration at the International Fleet Review.Photo

by Tetsuya Kakitani

The Polish Navy training ship ORP Wodnik (251) sits at anchorage off the port of Mumbai, India, as part of the International Fleet Review.

The Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhurakshak (S 63) at anchorage off the port city of Mumbai, India.

Indian Coast Guard vessels await the International Fleet Review by President Shri K. R. Narayanan.

Bangladesh Navy crewmen of BNS Ali Haider (F 17) muster on deck while anchored off Mumbai, India.

Indian Navy anti-submarine/patrol aircraft fly over the International Fleet Review.
Photo by Tetsuya Kakitani

Russian sailors from two warships march in the International City Parade, in Mumbai, India.

U.S. sailors and bandsmen march the four-kilometer route in Mumbai in the International City Parade.

A member of the U.S. Seventh Fleet Band discusses her tenor saxophone with musicians and personnel from other navies at the International Band Concert.

India’s "Bridges of Friendship" was a ceremony of good will and new friendships. U.S. Navy bandsman Jerome Jefferson sits with new friends made at India’s very successful International Fleet Review.