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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA

Indian Naval Ships Responded Immediately with Humanitarian Aid during
2004 Tsunami in Sri Lanka
Hydrographical Surveys

Hydrographical surveys are considered essential element to improve
safety at sea and increases the protection of the marine environment
whilst advances national development, enabling efficient and safe
maritime transport leading to improve international and coastal
maritime commerce. Similarly, hydrographical surveys associated with
the sea including safety of navigation, protection of marine environment
and national infrastructure development and coastal zone management.

Salvage Operations

The maritime forces may in particular be required to conduct salvage
operations in locally and overseas territories where there are frequent
natural or manmade disasters. Maritime forces are especially important
in the very early stages of disaster due to its special attributes. Maritime
forces are particularly specialised for salvage tasks and many of these
operations require both manpower and specialised equipment.

156 To Nurture a Stable Environment at Sea