Overview
- Personnel from 16 partner nations completed the two-week harbour phase at the Southern Naval Command on Friday, according to Indian Navy statements and reports published that day.
- Training covered core skills in seamanship, navigation, communications, safety of life at sea, firefighting and damage control, plus specialized modules in Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations and advanced bridgemanship.
- Advanced simulators and modern training infrastructure enabled realistic scenarios that improved decision-making and readiness for complex maritime situations.
- Instruction under Flag Officer Sea Training and focused modules by the Indian Naval Workup Team introduced Indian Navy procedures and boosted coordination across participating crews.
- IOS SAGAR now moves into operational deployment with joint drills at sea and regional port engagements, supporting India’s MAHASAGAR vision to counter piracy, illegal fishing, trafficking and to strengthen disaster response through shared procedures.