The Indian Navy will hold its biannual commanders' conference in New Delhi from April 14 to 16, focusing on the implications of the ongoing crisis in West Asia for India's energy security. Key discussions will include the Navy's operational posture and capability development to protect national maritime interests. Amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Navy has been actively escorting Indian-flagged merchant vessels carrying crude oil and natural gas through the Gulf of Oman. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will lead the discussions, which will also cover enhancing blue-water capabilities, training, and the integration of uncrewed systems. The conference is significant for reaffirming the Navy's operational doctrine and improving inter-services coordination, aiming to position the Indian Navy as the 'preferred security partner' in the Indian Ocean Region and Indo-Pacific. Additionally, the implementation of an Artificial Intelligence roadmap for naval operations will be reviewed, reflecting a commitment to innovation and indigenisation.