Indian Naval Ship Sunayna has docked at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base for a port call under the IOS SAGAR initiative, according to the High Commission of India in Singapore. The High Commissioner visited IOS SAGAR and engaged with members from partner navies of the Indian Ocean Region aboard the ship. He commended their efforts in enhancing maritime partnerships and promoting interoperability in line with the SAGAR vision.
The IOS Sagar mission is a distinctive program that allows naval personnel from partner navies to undergo training and sail together on an Indian Naval Ship, as stated by the High Commission of India in Singapore. This initiative, known as IOS SAGAR, serves as a tangible manifestation of the MAHASAGAR vision, uniting partner countries to collaborate on ensuring effective maritime security.
Under the theme “One Ocean, One Mission,” IOS SAGAR brings together naval personnel from 16 partner navies, including Singapore, to train and sail jointly on an Indian Naval Ship, demonstrating India’s dedication to enhancing maritime security cooperation. It was emphasized that 2026 is designated as the year of India-ASEAN countries, with the involvement of naval officers from ASEAN nations underscoring the strong defense ties and growing maritime cooperation between India and ASEAN.
INS Sunayana, after visiting Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on April 21, marked its third port call as part of its operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) is staffed with a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries. Following a successful three-day Operational Turnaround in Phuket, Thailand, INS Sunayana departed on April 17, completing its second port call during the ongoing deployment, as announced by the Indian Navy in a press release.
Having concluded its harbor phase in India in March, the OPV is currently progressing through the sea phase from April to May, involving port calls at various friendly foreign countries in the IOR.
