**Summary of Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Visit to Sattahip, Thailand**
**Overview**
On June 29, 2026, Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet concluded a scheduled port call in Sattahip, Thailand. The fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, has departed for further deployment within the South East Asia Region.
**Objectives and Strategic Framework**
The visit was conducted to consolidate the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Thailand and to enhance engagement with South East Asian nations. The deployment aligns with India’s strategic vision of **MAHASAGAR** (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), which emphasizes a unified maritime community, collective security, and regional partnerships.
**Key Activities and Interactions**
* **Naval Cooperation:** Senior leadership from both navies focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and addressing shared maritime security interests.
* **Professional and Social Engagement:** The visit included professional exchanges, operational interactions, and sporting competitions with the Royal Thai Navy.
* **Diplomatic Reception:** A formal reception was hosted onboard INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti. Attendees included the Ambassador of India to Thailand, senior officers of the Royal Thai Navy, various diplomats, and prominent members of the Indian community.
**Administrative Details**
* **Release Date:** 30 June 2026
* **Originating Authority:** Ministry of Defence (PIB Delhi)
* **Release ID:** 2279513
Key Entities Referenced
MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions): India's maritime vision focused on fostering a unified maritime community and collective security across the region.
Royal Thai Navy: The primary partner organization involved in bilateral naval cooperation, professional exchanges, and operational interactions during the visit.
Sattahip, Thailand: The strategic port location central to the Indian Navy's deployment and engagement activities in the South East Asia Region.
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet: The specific naval formation that conducted the port call and maritime partnership mission to strengthen regional ties.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY’S EASTERN FLEET SHIPS
UDAYGIRI, KAVARATTI, AND SHAKTI
CONCLUDE VISIT TO SATTAHIP, THAILAND
Posted On: 30 JUN 2026 7:05PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of RAdm
Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sattahip, Thailand, on 29 Jun 2026 on
completion of port call for further deployment in the South East Asia Region.
The visit formed part of India's continued engagement with South East Asian nations and further
consolidated the longstanding maritime partnership between India and Thailand.
The interactions between the senior leadership of both navies focused on strengthening bilateral naval
cooperation, enhancing interoperability, and addressing shared maritime security interests.
As part of the visit, the ships undertook professional exchanges, operational interactions, and sporting
engagements with the Royal Thai Navy.
During the port call, a reception was hosted onboard INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti which was
attended by the Ambassador of India to Thailand, senior officers of the Royal Thai Navy, diplomats, and
prominent members of the Indian community.
The deployment advances India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for
Security and Growth Across Regions) which focuses on fostering a unified maritime community. It also
demonstrates the Indian Navy's commitment towards collective security and regional partnerships
underscoring camaraderie, mutual cooperation, and bilateral maritime ties between India and Thailand.***
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