**Summary:**
INS Teg, an Indian Navy stealth frigate, conducted a port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, from June 26-30, 2025, as part of its operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit aimed to strengthen maritime security cooperation and enhance bilateral defence relations between India and Seychelles. Key activities included meetings between the Commanding Officer and senior Seychelles government and military officials, including the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Staff of the Seychelles Peoples Defence Forces (SPDF), and the High Commissioner of India (HCI) to Seychelles. A formal interaction onboard the ship fostered collaborative engagement between the Indian Navy and SPDF. Defence equipment and spares were formally handed over to Seychelles. A yoga session, aligned with the International Day of Yoga 2025 theme, and a cultural evening onboard INS Teg were conducted. The ship was opened to visitors to promote understanding of the Indian Navy's capabilities. A marching contingent and the Indian Naval Band participated in Seychelles' 49th National Day parade on June 29, 2025, which also included a flypast by the ship's helicopter. Following the port call, INS Teg embarked Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) personnel for joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with an SCG ship from June 30 to July 2, 2025, to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. This initiative reaffirms India’s commitment to global maritime safety. Upon completion of the joint surveillance, INS Teg continued its deployment. Release ID: 2140158.
Key Entities Referenced
INS Teg: A stealth frigate of the Indian Navy visiting Port Victoria, Seychelles.
Port Victoria, Seychelles: The port in Seychelles where INS Teg is making a port call.
Indian Navy: The naval force of India, which operates INS Teg.
Seychelles Peoples Defence Forces SPDF: The military forces of Seychelles.
High Commissioner of India to Seychelles HCI: The diplomatic representative of India in Seychelles.
International Day of Yoga IDY 2025: An annual event promoting yoga, with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' in 2025.
Seychelles Coast Guard SCG: The coast guard of Seychelles, which will participate in joint EEZ surveillance with INS Teg.
Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ: The maritime zone within which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.
Ministry of Defence
INS TEG ARRIVES AT PORT VICTORIA,
SEYCHELLES
Posted On: 27 JUN 2025 3:40PM by PIB Delhi
As part of her ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, INS Teg, a
stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has entered Port Victoria, Seychelles, for a port call scheduled
from 26 to 30 Jun 2025 . The visit aims to bolster maritime security cooperation and enhance
bilateral defence relations between India and Seychelles.
Activities planned during the ship's visit include calls by the Commanding Officer on senior government and
military officials of Seychelles, including the Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of Staff of the Seychelles
People’s Defence Forces (SPDF) and the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles (HCI). A formal
interaction onboard the ship, focusing on collaborative engagement and mutual cooperation between the
Indian Navy and SPDF. In addition, defence equipment and spares ferried from India will be formally handed
over by the ship’s staff.
As part of cultural outreach, a yoga session, in line with the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 theme
"Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” including participants from the SPDF, members of the Indian diaspora
and the ship’s crew.
A cultural evening onboard INS Teg is also planned with invitees including the HCI, Chief of Defence Forces,
Seychelles, SPDF officials and other dignitaries.
The ship will also be open to visitors, fostering greater understanding of the Indian Navy’s role and
capabilities.
A marching contingent from the ship along with the famed Indian Naval Band will participate in a parade to
commemorate the 49th National Day of Seychelles on 29 June 2025 . A flypast will also be undertaken by
the ship’s integral helicopter during the parade.
On conclusion of the port call, INS Teg will embark Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) personnel and undertake
joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with a SCG ship from 30 Jun to 02 Jul 2025. This
initiative reaffirms India’s commitment towards safety of the global commons and combating Illegal,
Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
On completion, the ship will proceed with the next phase of deployment post disembarking the SCG
personnel.
The visit is aimed to strengthen maritime security cooperation and bilateral relations between the two nations._____________________________________________________________
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(Release ID: 2140158)