**Summary:**
On September 16, 2025, the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), consisting of INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi, arrived in Maputo, Mozambique. Led by Capt Tijo K Joseph, the squadron's visit commemorates 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Mozambique (1975-2025). Over a four-day period, the 1TS will engage in joint training exercises with the Mozambique Navy, encompassing VBSS training, cross-training on navigation and communication protocols, diving operations, and training in firefighting and damage control. Trainees from the 1TS will also visit Mozambique Defence Forces training units to promote interoperability. The visit will conclude with a PASSEX exercise and joint surveillance of Mozambique's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Senior officers from the 1TS will conduct courtesy calls with the Chief of Mozambique Navy, the Mayor of Maputo, and the Indian High Commissioner. A range of sociocultural activities are planned, including yoga sessions, community outreach programs, a medical camp, school visits, and friendly sports competitions. This visit underscores the increasing maritime cooperation between the Indian and Mozambique Navies, with the broader objective of MAHASAGAR, fostering stronger ties across the ocean.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's defense.
First Training Squadron: A training squadron of the Indian Navy.
Maputo, Mozambique: The capital city of Mozambique, where the First Training Squadron arrived.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
Mozambique Navy: The naval force of Mozambique.
Capt Tijo K Joseph: The leader of the First Training Squadron.
MAHASAGAR: An initiative with the aim of strengthening Bridges of Friendship across the ocean.
INS Tir: One of the ships of the Indian Navy comprising the First Training Squadron.
Ministry of Defence
FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON ARRIVES AT
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
Posted On: 17 SEP 2025 6:30PM by PIB Delhi
The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and
ICGS Sarathi entered Maputo, Mozambique on 16 Sep 2025. The squadron led by Capt Tijo K Joseph was
warmly received by the Mozambique Navy alongwith the Defence Advisor in Maputo. The visit of 1TS ships
to Mozambique marks a special occasion as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations
(1975-2025).
During the four-day visit, the training squadron will undertake various joint training activities with
Mozambique Navy which include joint VBSS training, cross training on navigation and communication
procedures, diving operations, and training on firefighting and damage control aspects. The visit of 1TS
trainees to various training units of Mozambique Defence Forces are also planned providing enhanced
understanding and interoperability between the two navies. The visit will culminate with a PASSEX and
joint surveillance of Mozambique's EEZ.
During the stay at Maputo, Senior Officer 1TS alongwith Commanding Officer of other ships are scheduled to
pay courtesy calls to the Chief of Mozambique Navy, the Mayor of Maputo, and the Indian High
Commissioner. In addition, various socio-cultural engagements such as yoga sessions, community outreach,
medical camp, visit of school children and friendly sports fixtures are also planned.
1TS visit to Mozambique signifies growing maritime cooperation between the two Navies with an
overarching aim of MAHASAGAR, strengthening Bridges of Friendship across the ocean.****
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