On 26 OCT 2023, INS Sutlej completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, covering approximately 35,000 square nautical miles. The survey was conducted under the existing MoU between India and Mauritius. The initiative will contribute to marine charting, coastal regulation, resource management, and environmental planning, supporting Mauritius' Blue Economy goals. Six personnel from Mauritian ministries received hands-on training onboard INS Sutlej. INS Sutlej also carried out joint EEZ surveillance and anti-piracy patrols with the Mauritius National Coast Guard. The fairsheet of the completed survey was formally handed over to Mauritian authorities in the presence of Hon'ble Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands, and Mr. Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius. This marked the 18th joint hydrographic mission between India and Mauritius.
Key Entities Referenced
INS Sutlej: Indian Naval Survey ship involved in the hydrographic survey.
Mauritius: Location where the joint hydrographic survey took place; bilateral partner with India.
Mauritius Hydrographic Service: The national agency of Mauritius that collaborated with INS Sutlej for the joint hydrographic survey.
MAHASAGAR – Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Regions: A vision guiding the partnership between India and Mauritius, focusing on regional security and growth.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian ministry responsible for the naval vessel involved in the survey.
Ministry of Defence
INS SUTLEJ COMPLETES HYDROGRAPHIC
SURVEY AT MAURITIUS
Posted On: 26 OCT 2025 7:20PM by PIB Delhi
INS Sutlej successfully completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic
Service, covering an extensive area of approximately 35,000 square nautical miles. The survey was
conducted in close coordination with national agencies under the existing MoU between India and
Mauritius.
The initiative will significantly contribute to marine charting, coastal regulation, resource
management, and long-term environmental planning, thereby supporting Mauritius’ Blue Economy
goals. As part of the mission’s capacity-building efforts, six personnel from various Mauritian
ministries embarked onboard INS Sutlej for hands-on training in modern hydrographic techniques.
In addition, INS Sutlej carried out joint EEZ surveillance and anti-piracy patrols with the Mauritius
National Coast Guard, strengthening regional maritime security.
At a ceremony held onboard, the fairsheet of the completed survey was formally handed over to
Mauritian authorities in the presence of Hon’ble Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack
Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands, and Mr. Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India
to Mauritius.
This deployment marks the 18th joint hydrographic mission between India and Mauritius — a
testament to the enduring maritime partnership and shared commitment to safe navigation, sustainable
ocean management, and regional cooperation. The successful completion of the mission reaffirms the
deep-rooted bonds of friendship between the two nations, aligned with the vision of MAHASAGAR
– Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Regions.______________________________________________________________
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