INS Savitri, the Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), made a port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles. This comes as part of India’s Operational Deployment to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
“The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the personnel of the Seychelles Coast Guard, underscoring the deep mutual respect and strong bilateral relationship between the two nations,” cited the official handle of the Indian Navy in a post on X.
“The ship handed over critical spares to Seychelles Coast Guard reaffirming India's unwavering commitment in enhancing the operational readiness and capabilities of its maritime partners, to ensure stability and security in the shared maritime domain.”
“During her port call, the ship undertook wide range of harbour activities including professional interactions, subject matter expert exchanges and sharing of Best Practices with the Seychelles Coast Guard. The ship was also open for visitors showcasing operational capabilities and the rich maritime traditions of the Indian Navy,” the official statement added.