INS Trikand, a leading stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has wrapped up a fruitful port call at Port Victoria in Seychelles. The visit included interactions between Captain Sachin Kulkarni, the ship’s Commanding Officer, and senior officials from Seychelles, as well as the Indian High Commissioner to Seychelles.
The port call, which spanned from March 16 to March 20, involved various operational activities and collaborations between India and Seychelles. INS Trikand engaged in Exercise Lamitiye 2026, a tri-services drill, alongside the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and the Seychelles Defence Forces.
Participating in specialized training like Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) exercises, the Indian Navy conducted joint drills with Seychelles personnel. This was followed by sea operations where INS Trikand, along with SCGS Le Vigilant, carried out joint boarding exercises at sea.
The exercise showcased joint operational capabilities as troops from the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces conducted coordinated landing operations on Praslin Island. This event, witnessed by senior officials from the Seychelles Defence Forces, aimed to boost interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations.
The port call aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR vision and underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to being a key security partner and rapid responder in the Indian Ocean Region.
