On September 25, 2025, the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), consisting of INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Sarathi, made a port call in Mombasa, Kenya. The squadron was welcomed by the Kenya Navy, the Defence Advisor, and the Acting High Commissioner of India. The ships are on a long-range training deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, having previously visited Seychelles, Mauritius, La Réunion, and Mozambique. During the port call, personnel from both navies will participate in joint training activities, a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX), and a Passage Exercise (PASSEX), as well as a joint yoga session, a combined performance by the Indian and Kenya Navy Bands, and community outreach activities in Mombasa. The visit of 1TS aims to strengthen the maritime partnership between the two navies. The release was posted by PIB Delhi on September 26, 2025, at 4:07 PM with release ID 2171728.
Key Entities Referenced
First Training Squadron (1TS): Training squadron of the Indian Navy involved in the port call.
MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions: Vision guiding the Indian Navy's engagement and partnership in the Indian Ocean region.
Kenya Navy: Partner navy in the port call and associated exercises.
Mombasa, Kenya: Location of the port call made by the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron.
Ministry of Defence: Issuing ministry of the press release on the Indian Navy's port call.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY’S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON
MAKES PORT CALL AT MOMBASA, KENYA
Posted On: 26 SEP 2025 4:07PM by PIB Delhi
The ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) – INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and
ICGS Sarathi made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya on 25 Sep 2025. The Squadron received a warm
welcome from the Kenya Navy, along with the Defence Advisor and the Acting High Commissioner of India.
The ships are currently on a long-range training deployment to the South West Indian Ocean
Region, having earlier visited Seychelles, Mauritius, La Réunion, and Mozambique.
During the port call, personnel from both navies will engage in a wide range of professional and
social interactions, including joint training activities, Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX), and
Passage Exercise (PASSEX). The visit will also feature a joint yoga session, a combined
performance by the Indian and Kenya Navy Bands, and community outreach activities in Mombasa.
The visit of 1TS aims to further strengthen the maritime partnership and collaborative efforts
between the two navies, emphasising the spirit of MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic
Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.______________________________________________________________
VM/SPS 200/25
(Release ID: 2171728)