The Indian Navy believes that training on board these ships is the best method of instilling among the trainees the "indefinable 'sea-sense' and respect for elements of nature, which are inseparable from safe and successful seafaring".
The Indian Navy believes that onboard training is the most effective way to instill in trainees an "indescribable 'sea-sense' and respect for natural elements, which are essential for safe and successful maritime endeavors."