Indian Coast Guard Ship Sankalp makes port call at Port Louis, Mauritius
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel on overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region, made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, on 17 January 2026.
Summary
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, reached Port Louis, Mauritius, on 17 January 2026 as part of its overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region under India's SAGAR vision. The visit includes training with the National Coast Guard of Mauritius. Two women officers are serving on board the ship during the deployment.
Key facts
- Ship
- ICGS Sankalp (Offshore Patrol Vessel)
- Port call
- Port Louis, Mauritius, 17 January 2026
- Framework
- SAGAR vision; overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region
- Partner
- National Coast Guard of Mauritius
- Crew note
- Two women officers on board
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sankalp made a port call at Port Louis on 17 January 2026. Port Louis is the capital of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Mauritius
PIB (Defence): ICGS Sankalp made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius.
ICGS Sankalp, which visited Mauritius in January 2026, belongs to which class of vessel?
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Correct answer: C — Offshore Patrol Vessel
PIB (Defence): ICGS Sankalp is an Offshore Patrol Vessel.