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New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) was warmly welcomed by the Mauritius National Coast Guard during a port call at Port Louis as part of efforts to enhance coordination during operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). An official gave this information on Monday.
The deployment of INS Savitri facilitates important joint EEZ surveillance activities, professional interactions, joint training and sports activities between the personnel of the two navies, the naval officer said in a statement.
This collaborative effort actively promotes and strengthens regional initiatives for maritime security in the IOR, he said at the X.
The joint surveillance is aimed at ensuring security in the maritime areas of Mauritius, as well as enhancing interoperability and coordination between the Indian Navy and the Mauritius NCG, the statement said.
Following the port call on Saturday, the ship’s crew is expected to engage in a wide range of professional interactions, including dedicated training sessions for NCG personnel to refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the conduct of joint operations.
The personnel of both the navies will come together to build strong camaraderie during the friendly games. Additionally, the ship will be open to visitors, fostering stronger relationships and raising awareness of maritime defense among the local community, the statement said.
The ship’s visit reaffirms the strong defense cooperation between India and Mauritius – a partnership built on mutual trust, shared values and common maritime interests.
The port call comes on the close of the third edition of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW 2025) which began on Monday with Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), reaffirming India’s commitment to a safe, secure and cooperative Indian Ocean region.
Vice Admiral Sobti stressed the importance of trust-based partnerships to address emerging maritime security challenges in the IOR.
The workshop, to be held from November 3 to 5, is hosted by the Information Fusion Center – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) and promises to bring together the global maritime security community from 30 countries in Gurugram.
By combining operational expertise with strategic foresight, MISW strengthens the collective resilience of the Indian Ocean region and advances a future of safe, stable and sustainable oceans, a Defense Ministry statement said.
The theme of the workshop, ‘Enhancing Real-Time Coordination and Information Sharing in the Indian Ocean Region’, encapsulates the shared vision of the participating countries.
The statement said MISW25 moves beyond foundational dialogue to focus on the operational application of maritime security information and technology in countering emerging non-traditional threats.
–IANS
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