India hands over a Fast Interceptor Craft to Seychelles at the Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance
The Government of Seychelles formally received a Fast Interceptor Craft from India on 26 February 2025 at a ceremony at the Seychelles Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance, attended by President Wavel Ramkalawan.
Summary
On 26 February 2025 the Government of Seychelles officially received a Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) donated by the Government of India, at a ceremony at the Seychelles Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance. The vessel is designed for coastal defence, patrol and surveillance and will strengthen the Seychelles Defence Forces in protecting the country's maritime domain and Exclusive Economic Zone. President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, attended along with Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Indian High Commissioner Kartik Pande and Indian Navy officials, and presented the national flag for the newly commissioned vessel.
Key facts
- Date
- 26 February 2025
- Asset
- Fast Interceptor Craft, gifted by India
- Venue
- Seychelles Coast Guard base, Ile Perseverance
- Received by
- President Wavel Ramkalawan (C-in-C, Seychelles Defence Forces)
- Roles
- Coastal defence, patrol, surveillance, EEZ protection
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On 26 February 2025, India formally handed over a Fast Interceptor Craft to which country at a Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance?
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Correct answer: D — Seychelles
Seychelles received the Fast Interceptor Craft from India at its Coast Guard base on Ile Perseverance on 26 February 2025.
Which President of Seychelles, also Commander-in-Chief of its Defence Forces, attended the handover of India's Fast Interceptor Craft in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Wavel Ramkalawan
President Wavel Ramkalawan, Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces, attended the handover on 26 February 2025.