On 30 SEP 2025, PIB Delhi reported that the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi, concluded a three-day port call at Port Mombasa, Kenya on 28 Sep 2025. The visit included a PASSEX (Passage Exercise) with the Kenya Navy (KNS Shupavu), reinforcing maritime friendship and cooperation under the maritime visions of BAHARI and MAHASAGAR. The Indian Navy and Kenya Navy engaged in professional interactions, cross-training visits, and joint training exercises, featuring a combined performance by Naval Bands, a joint yoga session, damage control & firefighting drills, and community outreach. Courtesy calls were exchanged between Commanding Officers of 1TS ships and Commander, Kenya Navy. A delegation visited the Kenyan Navy Hospital's Radiology Department, which features a CT scan facility gifted by the Government of India. A deck reception onboard INS Shardul, co-hosted by Senior Officer 1TS and the Acting High Commissioner, facilitated interaction with dignitaries from the Government of Kenya, Kenya Defence Forces, and Indian diaspora. The ships were open for visits by the local populace and the Indian diaspora. The release ID is 2173296.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS): Primary entity conducting the port call, comprising several Indian Navy and Coast Guard ships, focused on maritime training and cooperation.
Kenya Navy: Partner navy involved in joint exercises and interactions during the port call.
Port Mombasa, Kenya: Location of the port call, signifying a point of international maritime engagement.
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry overseeing the Indian Navy's activities, including the 1TS port call.
MAHASAGAR: India's vision for maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, guiding the interactions during the port call.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY’S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON
(1TS) CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT MOMBASA,
KENYA
Posted On: 30 SEP 2025 7:33PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS
Sarathi departed Port Mombasa, Kenya on 28 Sep 2025 after a successful three-day port call. The visit
concluded on a high note with a PASSEX (Passage Exercise) with Kenya Navy (KNS Shupavu).
The extant visit reaffirmed strong bonds of maritime friendship and cooperation between India and Kenya
under the maritime visions of BAHARI and MAHASAGAR, while providing valuable exposure to trainee
officers of both the Navies. The Indian Navy and Kenya Navy were engaged in a wide range of professional
interactions, cross training visits and joint training exercises at harbour. Key highlights included
a combined performance by Naval Bands of both the Navies, joint yoga session, training on damage
control & firefighting drills and community outreach to an old age home.
Courtesy calls were exchanged between Commanding Officers of 1TS ships and Commander, Kenya Navy.
The delegation also visited the Kenyan Navy Hospital’s Radiology Department featuring state-of-the-art
CT scan facility gifted by the Govt of India. A deck reception onboard INS Shardul, co-hosted by Senior
Officer 1TS and the Acting High Commissioner, facilitated interaction with dignitaries from the Government
of Kenya, Kenya Defence Forces, and Indian diaspora. The ships were open for visit by the local populace
and the Indian diaspora.
The successful completion of the long-range training deployment of 1TS underscores Indian Navy's
commitment to safeguarding collective maritime interests, capacity building and enduring partnership
with IOR nations.______________________________________________________________
VM/SKY 202 /25
(Release ID: 2173296)