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Southern Naval Command celebrates 79th Independence Day
Kochi, Aug 15 (PTI) The Southern Naval Command (SNC) on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day with its commander-in-chief referring to the role of the armed forces, as seen during Operation Sindoor, in ensuring security and stability of India. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, during his speech on the occasion, recounted the 'long and arduous journey of freedom" which laid the foundation of modern India, a Defence release said. 'The rise of the country from the ashes of colonialism to the world's largest democracy redefines India's place in global order," he is quoted as having said. He further said that the country's armed forces play a significant role in ensuring the nation's security and termed Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India's defence history. Vice Admiral Srinivas said that the operation demonstrated the armed forces 'strength of jointness and strategic foresight" with the Indian Navy playing a critical role in 'asserting complete maritime dominance". He also highlighted the SNC's contribution on various operational and training fronts, like the deployment of the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (INS Sunayna), successful circumnavigation as part of Navaika Sagar Parikrama 2 and multiple medical evacuations. He also referred to the diving operations and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions carried out by the navy in connection with the foreign cargo vessels MV Wan Hai 503 and MSC Elsa 3 off the Kerala coast. The vice admiral emphasised upon the importance of training to achieve a 'combat ready, credible, cohesive and future ready force", the release said. He also urged the naval personnel to imbibe safety culture as a key enabler of operations and to rededicate themselves to the security, progress and prosperity of the nation while working towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, it said. Vice Admiral Srinivas reviewed the ceremonial parade held at the SNC after which he paid homage at the war memorial. The parade witnessed a scintillating fly past by naval Dorniers and helicopters proudly displaying the tri colour, all the naval ships were 'dressed overall' with signal flags and the various units and establishments proudly flew the national flag as as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, the release said. PTI HMP HMP KH view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
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- New Indian Express
IOS Sagar returns to Kochi after landmark deployment
KOCHI: INS Sunayna, operating as IOS Sagar, returned to Kochi on Thursday after completing a landmark month-long deployment across the southwestern Indian Ocean. Jointly crewed by sailors from nine Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations — Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania — the ship's mission was a first-of-its-kind initiative under the Indian Navy's larger MAHASAGAR vision for regional security and cooperation. 'This was a very thrilling experience, especially to operate so closely with India and personnel with other Navies in the Indian Ocean Region. It was challenging in the beginning, as you can imagine, but over time, we were able to work together as one crew, a tangible expression of our individual nations' growing partnership,' said Inspector Rambhojun of Mauritius Coast Guard. The journey began on April 5 from Karwar, flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Over the next month, IOS Sagar made port calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania; Nacala, Mozambique; Port Louis, Mauritius; Port Victoria, Seychelles, and Male in Maldives, undertaking joint naval exercises, cultural exchanges, and coordinated patrols. Key highlights included participation in AIKEYME 2025 (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement), a multilateral naval exercise hosted by India and Tanzania, as well as community engagements and interoperability drills with Mozambique and Mauritius navies. Sub Lt Martins Henriques of Mozambique, who was undertaking his first training with India, says, 'It is a privilege to be able to work closely with India and other IOR Navies, and to have undergone this training. I hope to impart all I have learned to my countrymen,' he said. At the homecoming ceremony arranged at the Naval Base in Kochi, Southern Naval Command chief Vice Admiral V Srinivas lauded the crew's efforts, calling it 'a new chapter in regional maritime cooperation'.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
INS Sunayna returns to Kochi Naval Base after deployment in Indian Ocean
Kochi: INS Sunayna made a triumphant return to Kochi on Thursday after a month-long deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by a joint crew from nine countries, as part of Indian Navy 's efforts to strengthen maritime bonds and enduring partnership with nations in the by two fast interceptor crafts, INS Sunayna — deployed as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar — was received with much fanfare by Indian Naval Band. The 44 international crew members that were part of the mission came from Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Admiral V Srinivas, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC), congratulated the crew during the reception ceremony held at the Naval Base in Kochi. The Indian Navy's maiden initiative of IOS Sagar was flagged off by defence minister Rajnath Singh from Karwar in Karnataka on April the deployment, the ship undertook port calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria, and Male. The mission witnessed joint naval exercises , professional and cultural exchanges, and joint EEZ surveillance of key IOR nations — Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, and regional maritime cooperation between India and African nations, the ship participated in AIKEYME 2025 alongside INS Chennai and INS Kesari, which was jointly hosted by India and Tanzania from April 13 to 18. Operation Sindoor IC-814 hijacking mastermind Abdul Rauf Azhar killed in Op Sindoor Pahalgam attack: India flays Pak for opposing TRF mention in UN statement Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said The exercise provided an opportunity for the crew of IOS Sagar to participate in the joint harbour phase and interact with the participating navies. In Mozambique, a range of collaborative activities and community engagements were held, promoting operational synergy and interoperability with Mozambique crew of IOS Sagar also engaged with Mauritius Police Force and undertook coordinated patrols with Mauritius Coast Guard. The visit to Port Victoria, Seychelles, was marked by cross-deck visits, training exchanges, joint yoga sessions, and maritime engagement with Seychelles Defence Force. The ship held a collaborative maritime security and regional outreach mission in the Maldives before entering journey of IOS Sagar commenced with the combined harbour and sea training phase at SNC in Kochi on March 25. The mission part of Indian Navy's commitment as the 'first responder' and 'preferred security partner' in the IOR towards the govt's strategic vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Region).
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
IOS SAGAR returns home after month-long deployment in south-west Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi, After nearly a month-long deployment in the south-west Indian Ocean Region, IOS SAGAR on Thursday returned home, with the Navy saying it marks a "new chapter" in maritime cooperation and underscores India's commitment to safeguarding collective maritime interests. The Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR had set sail from the shores of the key naval base in Karnataka's Karwar on April 5, carrying crew members from India and nine other countries. It was flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. It was deployed under an initiative towards continued cooperation with Indian Ocean Region nations in pursuance of India's vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions or 'MAHASAGAR'. INS Sunayna, the Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, had assumed the mantle of IOS SAGAR under this mission that seeks to reaffirm India's commitment to "building stronger ties with its maritime neighbours and working towards a safer, more inclusive and secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region ". The Indian Navy's maiden initiative of IOS SAGAR, jointly crewed by personnel from nine IOR navies, concluded its month-long deployment in south-west IOR and returned to Kochi on May 8, a spokesperson of the Indian Navy said. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, congratulated the crew of India and the friendly foreign countries during the grand reception ceremony held at the Naval Base, Kochi. "The successful completion of the deployment marks a new chapter in maritime cooperation and underscores India's commitment to safeguarding collective maritime interests, capacity building and enduring partnership with the IOR nations," the spokesperson said. During the deployment, the ship undertook port calls at Dar-es-Salaam, Nacala, Port Louis, Port Victoria and Male. The key highlights of the mission included joint naval exercises, professional and cultural exchanges and joint EEZ surveillance of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles, he said. Strengthening regional maritime cooperation between India and African nations, the ship participated in Africa India Key Maritime Exercise 2025 alongside INS Chennai and INS Kesari, which was jointly hosted by India and Tanzania from April 13-18. The exercise provided an opportunity for the crew of IOS Sagar to participate in the joint harbour phase and interact with the participating navies. It was a unique experience for the 44 international crew members of the nine partner nations Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Silanka and Tanzania, who jointly manned the ship alongside Indian Navy crew, truly signifying the motto of 'One Ocean One Mission'. The total crew size is nearly 120 and the training held before the mission deployment had fostered bonds of friendship and camaraderie among the personnel from different countries. The ship INS Sunayana was commissioned in October 2013 and has a displacement tonnage of nearly 2,500 tonnes, another senior official told PTI here. IOS SAGAR also emphasises India's role as a "preferred security partner" and the "first responder" in the IOR.
The Print
04-05-2025
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- The Print
IOS SAGAR sails to Maldives after successful visit to Seychelles
According to Indian Navy, IOS SAGAR is now headed for a final port of call in Male in Maldives. Victoria [Seychelles], May 4 (ANI): Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR has departed Port Victoria, Seychelles, after a successful port call marked by professional and cultural engagements aimed at deepening maritime cooperation between India and Seychelles. In a post on X, the Indian Navy on Saturday said, 'IOS SAGAR, on concluding its successful visit to Port Victoria, Seychelles left harbour on May 2 '25. The visit was marked by insightful engagements between India and Seychelles. The ship is now heading for her final port of call, Male, Maldives, where she will continue her collaborative maritime security and regional outreach mission.' Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on May 1 marking another important milestone in her ongoing operational deployment across the South-West Indian Ocean Region, Defence ministry said in a release. The ship was accorded a warm welcome and received by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles, and the Defence Adviser. The port call will feature a host of professional and cultural exchanges, including cross-deck visits involving a multinational crew, interactions with the CDF and senior officers of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) and a joint Yoga session. INS Sunayna, designated as IOS Sagar, has embarked on a multinational crew comprising 44 naval personnel from 09 friendly foreign nations of the South-West Indian Ocean Region. The deployment exemplifies India's commitment to fostering regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building in the spirit of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR), the ministry said. Earlier, the ship made port calls at Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Nacala (Mozambique), and Port Louis (Mauritius), engaging with local navies and maritime security stakeholders to train together, exchange best practices, and enhance interoperability and mutual understanding. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
