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30-04-2025
- General
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Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee handed over to Maldives after refit in Mumbai
G Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, handed over MNDF CGS Huravee to Maj Gen Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF, at a ceremony held at the MNDF Coast Guard Jetty. Indian Navy's frontline guided missile destroyer INS Kochi arrived at the Maldivian capital Male, along with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee, on April 28, they said. New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee, which had set sail for the Maldives recently upon completing her maiden normal refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, has been handed over to her home country, officials said on Wednesday. 'INS Kochi's visit highlights the strong maritime links between India and the Maldives and emphasises the Indian Navy's commitment to security, peace and freedom of navigation in the region. In keeping with the two nations' friendly relations, Maldivian authorities warmly welcomed the ship,' a spokesperson of the Indian Navy said. As part of the ship's visit, Capt Mahesh C Moudgil, Commanding Officer, INS Kochi, called on Maj Gen Hilmy and Brig Gen Mohammed Saleem, Commandant, Coast Guard MNDF, he said. During the ship's stay in harbour, bilateral meetings, cross-deck visits and sports fixtures have been planned between the Indian Navy and the MNDF. INS Kochi was commissioned as part of the Indian Navy's Western Fleet, which is based in Mumbai under the Western Naval Command. The Indian Navy had carried out a major refit of MNDF CGS Huravee as part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of MAHASAGAR — 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region' and its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. The ship set sail for the Maldives on April 21 upon completing her maiden normal refit at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. PTI KND RHL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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21-04-2025
- General
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Refit completion of MNDF Huravee bolsters India-Maldives defence cooperation
As part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under the MAHASAGAR vision, and its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, the Indian Navy successfully completed a major refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, it said. The 'Make in India' ship handed over to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in May 2023 as a replacement for an older platform, has played a crucial role in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and medical evacuation operations across the Maldivian archipelago, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) The Indian Navy has successfully completed a major refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, as part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of MAHASAGAR — 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region' and its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. The ship set sail for Maldives on April 21 upon completing her maiden normal refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. 'Over the last four months since her arrival in Mumbai on November 13, 2024, major works concerning the maintenance of all machinery, weapons, and sensors, along with a habitability upgrade, were undertaken. The ship was thereafter put through rigorous harbour and sea trials, operational checks of equipment, safety audits and operational sea training before her departure,' the statement said. The efforts put in by various Indian Navy agencies and dockyard teams across multiple departments were instrumental in achieving this extensive refit within the stipulated timeframe, it said. 'The successful refit of MNDF Huravee underscores the strong diplomatic and military cooperation between the two countries and reaffirms India's unwavering commitment to being a reliable partner in the region,' the ministry said. PTI KND NB NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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21-04-2025
- Business
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Maldivian Coast Guard Ship Huravee completes maiden normal refit in Mumbai's Naval Dockyard
The ship was thereafter put through rigorous harbour and sea trials, operational checks of equipment, safety audits and Operational Sea Training before her departure, the Navy added. Since the ship's arrival here in November 2024, major works concerning maintenance of all machinery, weapons, and sensors, along with a habitability upgrade, were undertaken, it said. Mumbai, Apr 21 (PTI) Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee on Monday set sail for home after completing her maiden normal refit at Mumbai's Naval Dockyard, the Indian Navy said. The efforts put in by various Indian Navy agencies and dockyard teams across multiple departments were instrumental in achieving this extensive refit within the stipulated time frame. The successful refit of MNDF Huravee underscores the strong diplomatic and military cooperation between the two countries and reaffirms India's unwavering commitment to being a reliable partner in the region, it said. 'As part of India's commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region (MAHASAGAR)' and its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, the Indian Navy successfully completed a major refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The ship set sail for Maldives on April 21 upon completing her maiden Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai,' the Navy said. The 'Make in India' ship was handed over to MNDF in May 2023 as a replacement for an older platform. The ship has played a crucial role in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Medical Evacuation operations across the Maldivian archipelago. Coast Guard Ship (CGS) Huravee's refit was announced during the state visit of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to India from October 6-10 last year. The refit involved routine maintenance work as well as upgrades to extend the ship's operational life and enhance its capabilities. Relations between India and the Maldives had come under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November last year after winning the presidential election on the 'India out' campaign. Within hours of his swearing-in, Muizzu asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation. The personnel were withdrawn at a mutually agreeable time by May 2023. PTI PR BNM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
