**Summary of INS Trikand Port Call at Maputo, Mozambique**
**Overview**
On March 29, 2026, the Indian Navy's frontline guided missile frigate, INS Trikand, concluded a strategic port call at Maputo, Mozambique. The visit was part of India’s broader maritime outreach and was officially reported by PIB Delhi on March 31, 2026.
**Key Activities and Engagements**
* **Collaborative Training:** The visit featured joint training sessions and professional engagements designed to enhance maritime cooperation and strengthening interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Mozambique Navy.
* **Humanitarian Assistance:** India handed over Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material. The handover ceremony was attended by senior officials, including the Health Minister of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Dr. Ussene Hilario Isse, and the High Commissioner of India to Mozambique, His Excellency Shri Robert Shetkintong.
* **Medical Outreach:** A medical camp was conducted at the Mozambique Navy Hospital to provide healthcare support.
* **Diplomatic Meetings:** Capt Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, held a formal meeting with the High Commissioner of India to Mozambique.
* **Operational Departure:** Upon departing the port, INS Trikand undertook joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance and training activities with Mozambique Navy personnel embarked onboard before proceeding with its planned operational deployment.
**Strategic Framework**
The port call aligns with India’s vision of **MAHASAGAR** (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region). This initiative reinforces the Indian Navy’s role as a preferred security partner and a first responder within the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
**Document Metadata**
* **Release ID:** 2247242
* **Reference Number:** VM/SKY 60/26
* **Posted Date:** 31 MAR 2026, 1:53 PM
* **Visitor Counter:** 288
Key Entities Referenced
MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region): India’s strategic maritime vision for security and growth in the Indian Ocean Region, which guided the port call and cooperation activities.
INS Trikand: A frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy that executed the port call, joint training, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission.
Maputo, Mozambique: The central location for the naval port call, joint maritime training, and the delivery of HADR relief material.
Indian Navy: The primary military service branch conducting the maritime diplomacy mission, training, and surveillance activities.
Mozambique Navy: The partner maritime force involved in joint interoperability training, medical camps, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CONCLUDES
PORT CALL AT MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
Posted On: 31 MAR 2026 1:53PM by PIB Delhi
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo,
Mozambique on 29 Mar 2026.
During the port call, joint training and professional engagements were conducted, enhancing strengthening
interoperability and maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Mozambique Navy.
HADR relief material from India was handed over in presence of His Excellency Dr. Ussene Hilario Isse,
Health Minister of Republic of Mozambique; His Excellency Shri Robert Shetkintong, High
Commissioner of India to Mozambique, and other senior government and military functionaries. A
medical camp was also conducted at Mozambique Navy Hospital.
Capt Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer, called on the High Commissioner of India to Mozambique.
On departure, the ship undertook joint EEZ surveillance and training activities with personnel from
Mozambique Navy embarked onboard, prior proceeding for planned operational deployment.
The port call underscores India’s vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for
Security and Growth Across Region) and reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to remain the
preferred security partner and first responder in the Indian Ocean Region.****
VM/SKY 60/26
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