Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Concludes Port Visit to Seychelles
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi concluded its port visit to Seychelles at Port Victoria. During the deployment, the squadron conducted a Passage Exercise with the Seychelles Coast Guard.
What happened
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) completed its overseas deployment and port visit to Port Victoria in Seychelles. The participating vessels for this mission included Indian Naval Ships INS Tir, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Sarathi.
During the visit, the squadron engaged in bilateral cooperation with the Seychelles Coast Guard, which included conducting a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Seychelles Coast Guard Ship Andromache. The exercise involved joint patrolling, communication drills, and coordinated tactical manoeuvres.
The delegation also held high-level professional interactions, including calls on Major General Michael Rosette, Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Defence Force. Additionally, Indian personnel conducted capacity-building activities, cross-training visits, firefighting instruction, and small-arms training.
The deployment featured community outreach programmes, such as a medical camp, distribution of essential supplies at the Pointe La Rue elderly home, hosting visits for local schoolchildren, and a musical performance by the Indian Navy Band.
Important dates
| Port Visit to Seychelles | 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- Seychelles Capital: Victoria
- Seychelles Currency: Seychellois Rupee
- Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
What candidates should do
- Note down the names of participating ships in bilateral naval exercises as examiners frequently ask these in objective papers.
- Revise India's strategic maritime initiatives like MAHASAGAR for UPSC and State PSC exams.
- Memorize current defence leadership details including the Chief of the Naval Staff.
PrepZen analysis
Naval training deployments to friendly foreign countries like Seychelles are critical instruments of India's maritime diplomacy in the Indian Ocean Region. Such port calls strengthen bilateral defense ties, promote interoperability through exercises like PASSEX, and project India as a preferred security partner under the MAHASAGAR framework. For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this news are likely to feature in current affairs sections, particularly targeting participating ship names, exercise locations, and static GK related to Seychelles.
Practice questions
Q1. Which vessels represented India during the First Training Squadron's recent visit to Seychelles?
Q2. With which country's Coast Guard did the Indian Navy's 1TS conduct a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) during this deployment?
Q3. What is the capital and currency of Seychelles?
The squadron conducted a Passage Exercise with the Seychelles Coast Guard.
The deployment concluded at Port Victoria in Seychelles.
🎯 Key Point: Indian Navy's 1TS completed Seychelles visit and conducted PASSEX.
FAQs
Which ships participated in the Indian Navy First Training Squadron deployment to Seychelles?
The participating vessels were INS Tir, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi.
Which naval exercise was conducted during the Seychelles port visit?
A Passage Exercise (PASSEX) was conducted with the Seychelles Coast Guard Ship Andromache.
Who is the current Chief of the Naval Staff of India?
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is the Chief of the Naval Staff.
What is the strategic policy alignment behind this naval deployment?
The deployment aligns with India's maritime vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
What is the capital of Seychelles?
The capital of Seychelles is Victoria.
Sources and references
- ipib.in (app.ipib.in)
- nationpathindia.com (www.nationpathindia.com)
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