Last Updated: Operation Samudra Setu II: Indian Navy Steps Up COVID Relief Ops, Deploys 9 Warships The Indian Navy has ramped up its efforts to support the country’s administration and people in their battle against the lethal coronavirus contagion. Image: Indian Navy/Twitter The Indian Navy has ramped up its efforts to support the country’s administration and people in their battle against the lethal coronavirus contagion. Nearly a week after launching Operation Samudra Setu II, it has now deployed nine warships to bring in Liquid Medical Oxygen and associated medical equipment from foreign countries in the Persian Gulf and South East Asia. For the operation, all three Naval Commands, i.e. Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Kochi are being used.