**Summary: INS Sagardhwani Departs Port Klang, Malaysia**
On May 15, 2026, the Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia, concluding a series of professional and scientific engagements with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The deployment aimed to strengthen maritime relationships, share knowledge, and enhance regional professional ties between the two nations.
**Key Engagements and Activities:**
* **Scientific Exchange:** Personnel from both navies shared insights regarding modern hydrographic practices, marine environmental research, and advancements in oceanographic technology.
* **Onboard Familiarization:** A delegation from the Hydrographic Department of the Royal Malaysian Navy visited the vessel to inspect onboard oceanographic systems.
* **Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE):** Specialist officers conducted exchanges focused on data-centric maintenance approaches, trend assessment methods, navigation safety tools, and technology-enabled decision-support mechanisms.
* **Diplomatic Interaction:** During the port call, the Commanding Officer of INS Sagardhwani met with the High Commissioner of India to Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Discussions focused on the ship’s ongoing mission and opportunities for deeper scientific cooperation.
**Administrative and Technical Data:**
* **Issuing Authority:** Ministry of Defence (PIB Delhi)
* **Posting Date:** 16 May 2026, 3:58 PM
* **Departure Date:** 15 May 2026
* **Release ID:** 2261732
* **Reference Code:** VM/SPS 98/26
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Key Entities Referenced
INS Sagardhwani: An Indian Navy oceanographic research vessel that conducted a scientific and professional engagement mission in Malaysia.
Royal Malaysian Navy: The naval force of Malaysia that participated in hydrographic and oceanographic knowledge sharing with the Indian Navy.
Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE): A professional initiative between specialist officers focused on data-centric maintenance, trend assessment, and navigation safety tools.
Malaysia: The partner country and central location (encompassing Port Klang and Kuala Lumpur) for the maritime engagement and diplomatic discussions.
Ministry of Defence
INS SAGARDHWANI DEPARTS PORT KLANG,
MALAYSIA
Posted On: 16 MAY 2026 3:58PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia on 15
May 2026 after concluding a successful engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy. The port call
enabled productive interactions between the two sides through a series of professional and scientific
interactions.
Personnel from both sides shared insights on modern hydrographic practices, marine environmental
research, and emerging advancements in oceanographic technologies. As part of the programme, a
delegation from the Hydrographic Department of the Royal Malaysian Navy visited the ship who were
familiarised with onboard oceanographic systems. A Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) between
the specialist officers also focused on data-centric maintenance approaches, trend assessment methods,
navigation safety tools, and technology-enabled decision-support mechanisms.
During the stay, the Commanding Officer of INS Sagardhwani called on the High Commissioner of India
to Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Discussions centred on ship’s ongoing oceanographic mission and deeper
scientific cooperation.
The deployment highlights the deepening maritime relationship between India and Malaysia while
reaffirming shared commitment of both Navies towards regional engagement, knowledge sharing, and
closer professional ties._____________________________________________________________
VM/SPS 98/26
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