On October 11, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet made a port call at Maputo, Mozambique, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa. The visit underscores India's commitment to fostering maritime cooperation and highlights the ICG's operational reach and role as an instrument of regional stability under the Government's vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). ICGS Sachet is carrying 20 metric tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material, including medical stores and medicines, to be handed over to Mozambican authorities, reinforcing India's support for Mozambique's public health and disaster management capacities. The ship's crew will engage in professional exchanges focusing on Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Search & Rescue (M-SAR), and Maritime Law Enforcement, including onboard training on Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS) operations, pollution response drills, joint cultural events, and sports engagements. The crew, along with NCC cadets and Assam Rifles personnel, will participate in community initiatives like beach clean-ups and marine awareness programs, part of the Government of India's Puneet Sagar Abhiyan. Release ID: 2177871. Posted On: 11 OCT 2025 7:07PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region): India's vision for maritime cooperation, regional stability, and partnership.
ICGS Sachet: Indian Coast Guard Ship involved in the port call and HADR delivery.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR): The type of material being delivered to Mozambique.
Maputo, Mozambique: Location of the port call and recipient of HADR material.
Puneet Sagar Abhiyan: A national campaign to combat marine pollution.
Ministry of Defence
ICGS Sachet Makes Port Call at Maputo,
Strengthens Maritime Cooperation with Mozambique
Delivers 20 metric tonnes of HADR Material to
Mozambique under India’s SAGAR Vision
Posted On: 11 OCT 2025 7:07PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet, made a port call at Maputo,
Mozambique on October 11, 2025, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, underscoring India’s
commitment to fostering maritime cooperation with friendly nations. The visit highlights the ICG’s
operational reach and its role as an instrument of regional stability & partnership under the Government’s
vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
As part of India’s humanitarian outreach, ICGS Sachet is carrying 20 metric tonnes of Humanitarian
Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material, including medical stores and medicines, to be handed over
to Mozambican authorities. The initiative reinforces India’s continued support for Mozambique’s public
health and disaster management capacities.
During its stay in Maputo, the ship’s crew will engage with Mozambican maritime agencies through a series
of professional exchanges focusing on Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Search & Rescue (M-
SAR) and Maritime Law Enforcement. Activities include onboard training on Visit, Board, Search & Seizure
(VBSS) operations, pollution response drills, joint cultural events and friendly sports engagements aimed at
deepening interoperability & camaraderie between the two maritime forces.
In addition to professional engagements, the crew of ICGS Sachet, along with NCC cadets and Assam Rifles
personnel, will participate in community initiatives such as beach clean-ups and marine awareness
programmes in collaboration with local youth groups. These efforts form part of the Government of India’s
Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, a national campaign to combat marine pollution and promote environmental
consciousness.
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(Release ID: 2177871)