Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Inspects Operational Preparedness at Remote Andaman Islands
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), visited a series of remote locations across the Andaman archipelago on October 22, 2026, to review operational preparedness and ongoing efforts to improve capability in the strategically important island territory.
The visit took the senior naval officer to Landfall Island, East Island and INS Kohassa, where he assessed the readiness of deployed formations and examined the logistical arrangements supporting personnel stationed in remote locations. According to the information provided, the review also included measures being implemented to strengthen military capabilities across the region.
During his interactions with personnel of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, Vice Admiral McCarty acknowledged their work under challenging conditions and praised their professionalism, commitment and dedication to duty. He also recognised their contribution to maintaining operational preparedness in the islands.
The visit comes against the backdrop of the command’s continuing focus on sustaining military readiness across scattered island outposts, where logistics, infrastructure and support systems are critical to day-to-day operations. The review highlighted the need for sustained logistical support, infrastructure development and capability enhancement to ensure that deployed units remain prepared for emerging operational requirements.
INS Kohassa, located at Shibpur in North Andaman, was among the key stops on the itinerary. The naval air station plays an important role in maritime surveillance and air operations in the northern Andaman region, and its strategic location adds to India’s ability to monitor maritime activity and maintain a presence in the eastern Indian Ocean.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India’s first and only operational tri-service command, bringing together personnel and capabilities from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force under a single unified structure. Its role makes the effective functioning of its far-flung units especially important for the country’s security architecture in the island chain.
The visit, the source said, reaffirmed the command’s continued emphasis on operational readiness, capability development and logistical sustainability across the strategically significant Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
