Walvis Bay

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About Walvis Bay

It is strategically located halfway down the coast of Namibia, with direct access to principal shipping routes.
This strategic location has made it the gateway port for trade between landlocked African countries and the rest of the world.
Apart from cargo transshipment, Walvis Bay is also known internationally for its commercial fishing industry.
It is lying along the Atlantic Ocean.
The town of Walvis Bay lies on the edge of the Namib Desert at the mouth of the intermittently flowing Kuiseb River.

Key facts about INS Sumedha

It is the third ship of the indigenously built Saryu class Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPV).
It was indigenously designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
It was commissioned into the Indian Navy on March 7, 2014.
It is part of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, based in Visakhapatnam.
Primary Functions: To undertake EEZ surveillance, anti-piracy patrols, fleet support operations, provide maritime security to offshore assets and carry out escort operations for high-value assets.

Q1) Where is the Kuiseb River?

The Kuiseb River is a notable watercourse in Namibia, a country in southwestern Africa. While it’s called a river, it often behaves more like a seasonal and ephemeral watercourse due to its sporadic flow.

Source: INS Sumedha Fortifies Diplomatic Ties during Walvis Bay Deployment