‘Rising over the Oceans’ presents the history of the development of the warships of the Indian Navy. Using archival footage the film presents in meticulous details the genesis of the Navy that is intimately linked to the development of ports. Pre- Independence the ports and Navy developed under the British, first as the East India Company and later as the colonial rulers of India. This development also helped the British to become rulers. Post Independence the Navy was able to expand its strength through technology and strategic planning. It then moves to the aircrafts and submarines. The film charts the role of the Navy in the liberation of Goa, and a few other wars from Pakistan to peace keeping in Sri Lanka. And finally the film talks of the role of the Indian Navy during peacetime.
