The Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR conducted an operational deployment across the SouthWest Indian Ocean Region from May 1st to May 2nd 2025, during which it successfully completed an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance mission in Mauritius with cooperation from National Coast Guard Mauritius. The ship was welcomed at Port Victoria, Seychelles, and engaged in professional exchanges including crossdeck visits between multinational crew members, interactions with Seychelles Defence Forces on yoga sessions, and deepened relations through collaborative maritime security missions.
INS Sunayna, designated as IOS SAGAR, embarked a multinational crew of 44 naval personnel from nine friendly nations. The deployment also included port calls in Dar es Salaam Tanzania, Nacala Mozambique, and Port Louis Mauritius. Later, the ship is scheduled to depart for Male, Maldives for its final port visit. Equipped with modern weapons, electronic warfare systems, and helicopter capabilities, INS Sunayna exemplifies India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation in line with the Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) initiative.
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Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The governmental department responsible for the Indian armed forces.
Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR: A naval ship deployed in the Indian Ocean, possibly named after a program or strategy.
Port Victoria, Seychelles: A location where the Indian Ocean Ship IOS Sagar docked for port calls and engagements.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance mission of Mauritius: A maritime operation conducted by the ship in coordination with the National Coast Guard of Mauritius.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF): The highest-ranking military officer overseeing the armed forces.
High Commissioner of India to Seychelles: An official position representing Indian interests in Seychelles, likely facilitating diplomacy and cooperation.
Yoga session: A cultural exchange activity between the ship's crew and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
INS Sunayna (designated as IOS Sagar): The Indian naval vessel involved in the operations, possibly a multipurpose platform with multifunctional capabilities.
SouthWest Indian Ocean Region: A geographic area covering parts of Africa and islands south of India, where the ship is stationed for maritime cooperation.
Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR): A government strategy or program aiming to enhance regional security and economic development through collaborations
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Another port visited by the ship as part of its operational deployment.
Nacala Mozambique: A third location where the Indian Ocean Ship made a port call for engagements and training with local navies.
Ministry of Defence
IOS SAGAR IN PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES
Posted On: 02 MAY 2025 9:40AM by PIB Delhi
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 01 May 25, marking another
important milestone in her ongoing operational deployment across the South-West Indian Ocean Region. The
ship's arrival follows the successful completion of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance mission
of Mauritius, undertaken in coordination with National Coast Guard Mauritius.
The ship was accorded a warm welcome and received by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the
High Commissioner of India to Seychelles, and the Defence Adviser. The port call will feature a host
of professional and cultural exchanges, including cross-deck visits involving multinational crew, and
interactions with the CDF and senior officers of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) and a joint
Yoga session.
These engagements aim to reinforce longstanding defence ties and mutual trust between India and
Seychelles while deepening the spirit of cooperation among regional maritime partners.
INS Sunayna, designated as IOS Sagar, has embarked a multinational crew comprising 44 naval
personnel from 09 friendly foreign nations of the South-West Indian Ocean Region. The deployment
exemplifies India's commitment to fostering regional maritime cooperation and capacity-building in
the spirit of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
Earlier, the ship made port calls at Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Nacala (Mozambique), and Port
Louis (Mauritius), engaging with local navies and maritime security stakeholders to train together,
exchange best practices, and enhance interoperability and mutual understanding.
The ship is scheduled to depart Port Victoria on 02 May 25 for her final port of call, Male, Maldives,
where she will continue her collaborative maritime security and regional outreach mission.
INS Sunayna, a state-of-the-art Saryu class NOPV is equipped with medium and close-range
gunnery weapons and modern electronic warfare suites, including missile defence measures. She
can also carry a helicopter, which enhances her operational and surveillance capability._____________________________________________________________
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