**Press Release Summary: INS Trikand Visit to Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania**
**Overview**
On April 3, 2026, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. This visit is a component of the vessel's ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and maritime cooperation between India and Tanzania.
**Key Objectives and Activities**
* **Maritime Cooperation:** The visit involves professional interactions and joint training activities with the Tanzania Navy to improve maritime cooperation and interoperability.
* **Diplomatic Engagements:** Captain Sachin Kulkarni, the Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, is scheduled to meet with senior dignitaries from the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces.
* **Logistics:** The Indian Navy will officially hand over critical stores ferried from India during the port call.
* **Community and Cultural Outreach:** Planned activities include social engagements such as yoga and friendly sports fixtures. Additionally, the ship will host a cultural evening to promote people-to-people connections and goodwill.
**Strategic Framework**
The deployment is aligned with "MAHASAGAR" (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), India’s strategic vision for security and growth in the maritime domain.
**Document Metadata**
* **Release ID:** 2249175
* **Posted By:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence
* **Date/Time:** 05 APR 2026, 3:30 PM
* **Visitor Counter:** 873
* **Language Availability:** Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi
Key Entities Referenced
MAHASAGAR: India’s strategic vision for 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions' guiding maritime cooperation and security.
INS Trikand: A frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy deployed to the South West Indian Ocean Region to enhance bilateral ties.
Tanzania People’s Defence Forces: The military organization of Tanzania involved in professional interactions and joint training activities with the Indian Navy.
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: The central location for the port call and bilateral maritime cooperation activities between India and Tanzania.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CALLS AT DAR-
ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA
Posted On: 05 APR 2026 3:30PM by PIB Delhi
INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on 03
Apr 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims
to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania.
Engagements during the port call include professional interactions - joint training activities with the
Tanzania Navy to enhance interoperability and maritime cooperation. In addition, a range of social and
community engagements are planned, including friendly sports fixtures and yoga. A cultural evening will
also be hosted onboard, fostering goodwill, and people to people connections.
Critical stores ferried from India will be handed over during the visit.
Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, will call on senior dignitaries of the Tanzania
People’s Defence Forces and Government of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The port call by INS Trikand is aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic
Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.*****
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