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The Hindu
09-05-2025
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- The Hindu
IOS Sagar returns to Kochi with personnel of nine friendly navies, coast guards
Indian naval personnel and 44 personnel of nine friendly navies and coast guards from Asia and Africa on board Indian Navy's Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) returned to Kochi on Thursday evening after completing a month-long voyage to south-west Indian Ocean region nations and Africa. Having jointly operated the vessel with their Indian counterparts, they and Indian Navy personnel called at five countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) during the past month. The crew, who were from Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania, jointly manned the ship alongside the Indian Navy crew, signifying the motto of 'One Ocean One Mission,' said a communication. The foreign personnel had undergone training at the Southern Naval Command here before sailing on board IOS Sagar, amid, among others, the growing influence of China in the region, the renewed threat of piracy, and the continued threat from Houthi rebels to global shipping. Escorted by two fast-interceptor crafts, the vessel was received by the Indian Naval Band. Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, was present. The vessel had been flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Karwar on April 5. During deployment, the ship called 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 key IOR nations — Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Strengthening regional maritime cooperation between India and African nations, the ship participated in AIKEYME 2025, alongside the Navy's INS Chennai and INS Kesari, an exercise that was jointly hosted by India and Tanzania from April 13 to 18. It provided an opportunity for the crew of lOS Sagar to participate in the joint harbour phase and also interact with the participating navies. At Mozambique, collaborative activities and community engagements were held to promote operational synergy and interoperability with the Mozambique Navy. The crew of IOS Sagar interacted with the Mauritius Police Force and also undertook coordinated patrols with the Mauritius Coast Guard. A visit to Port Victoria, Seychelles, was marked with cross deck visits, training exchange, joint Yoga sessions, and maritime engagement with the Seychelles Defence Force. The ship held collaborative maritime security and regional outreach missions at Maldives prior to entering Kochi, the release said.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- General
- 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
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- 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).
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.
The Print
30-04-2025
- General
- The Print
IOS Sagar concludes port call at Port Louis, set to undertake EEZ surveillance with Mauritius
Upon completion, the ship will proceed to its next port of call, Port Victoria, Seychelles, continuing its mission of enhancing maritime security, regional cooperation, and goodwill in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Port Louis [Mauritius], April 29 (ANI): Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar made a port call at Port Louis in Mauritius from April 26-28, as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean. On departure from Port Louis, IOS SAGAR is scheduled to undertake a joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard. The official release stated, 'Reinforcing the enduring bond between India and Mauritius, IOS Sagar made a significant and engaging port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 Apr 25 , as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean.' During her harbour visit to Port Louis, the ship's Commanding Officer called on the Commandant of the Mauritius Coast Guard, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen cooperation between the two maritime forces. Select personnel of the multinational crew visited several key training facilities of the Mauritius Police Force (MPF), including the Special Mobile Force Squadron, Maritime Air Squadron, Coast Guard Training School and the Police Helicopter Squadron and interacted with their counterparts. The official release stated, 'The visit provided a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss areas of mutual interest in maritime security.' As part of social activities, a joint yoga session was organised onboard IOS Sagar, with participation from the multinational crew and MPF personnel. The Commandant of the National Coast Guard also attended the event. The crew of IOS SAGAR and the MPF played a friendly volleyball match. IOS Sagar opened its decks to visitors, welcoming members of the MPF, the Indian diaspora, and other enthusiastic groups, according to the official release. Visitors were given a tour of the ship and briefed regarding operational capabilities, navigation systems, and life onboard. Additionally, a trek to Signal Mountain was conducted for the ship's crew, which included a multinational team. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
