**Summary of INS Tarkash Port Call at Port Victoria, Seychelles**
**Overview**
On June 15, 2026, the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, INS Tarkash, departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, following a scheduled port call aimed at strengthening maritime partnerships and bilateral ties between India and Seychelles. The visit was formally reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi on June 17, 2026.
**Key Activities and Engagements**
During the stay, the crew participated in professional, diplomatic, and community-focused initiatives:
* **Community Outreach:** On June 13, 2026, the ship was opened to the public, allowing the local community and the Indian diaspora to interact with the crew and learn about the Indian Navy’s capabilities.
* **Humanitarian Assistance:** The ship’s medical team conducted a humanitarian outreach program for the local elderly population. This included providing basic medical consultations, first aid, and the distribution of essential medicines and food supplies.
* **Diplomatic Engagement:** A cultural evening was hosted onboard the vessel. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including His Excellency Mr. Alix Sebastien Pillay, Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, representatives from the High Commission of India, and members of the diplomatic corps.
**Strategic Significance**
The visit served to reaffirm the enduring friendship between India and Seychelles. It underscored India’s commitment to regional security and maritime cooperation under the **MAHASAGAR** vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
**Document Metadata**
* **Release Date:** 17 June 2026, 4:44 PM
* **Release ID:** 2274061
* **Reference Number:** VM/SPS 115/26
* **Visitor Count:** 471
* **Available Languages:** Urdu, Hindi, Tamil
Key Entities Referenced
MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions): India's strategic vision for enhancing maritime cooperation, regional security, and growth across ocean regions.
INS Tarkash: A stealth frigate of the Indian Navy that conducted a diplomatic port call, professional exchanges, and humanitarian outreach.
Port Victoria, Seychelles: The central location for the naval deployment, serving as the site for bilateral diplomatic and community engagements.
Alix Sebastien Pillay: The Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles who participated in the diplomatic and cultural engagements during the port call.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH CONCLUDES
PORT CALL AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES
प्रव तथ: 17 JUN 2026 4:44PM by PIB Delhi
INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 15 Jun 2026
on completion of her port call for further deployment.
During her stay, the ship undertook a series of professional exchanges, community outreach and
diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening the long-standing friendship and maritime partnership
between India and Seychelles. The ship was open to visitors on 13 Jun 2026, drawing enthusiastic
participation from members of the Indian diaspora and local community, providing them an opportunity to
interact with the crew and gain insights into the Indian Navy’s role and capabilities. The ship’s medical
team conducted a humanitarian outreach programme for elderly members of the local community,
providing first aid and basic medical consultations, and distributing essential medicines and food supplies.
A cultural evening was also conducted onboard the ship, with His Excellency Mr Alix Sebastien Pillay,
Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles, along with members of the diplomatic corps,
representatives from the High Commission of India and other distinguished guests in attendance.
The visit reaffirmed the close and enduring ties between the two nations and underscored India’s
commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation, regional security and the vision of MAHASAGAR
(Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)._____________________________________________________________
VM/SPS 115/26
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