Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concludes port call at Maputo, Mozambique
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, concluded a four-day port visit to Maputo, Mozambique, on 19 September 2025.
Summary
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi, concluded a four-day port visit to Maputo, Mozambique, held from 16 to 19 September 2025. The squadron carried out joint training with the Mozambique Navy, including diving, firefighting and VBSS drills. Mozambique Navy sea riders joined the ships for joint EEZ surveillance.
Key facts
- Dates
- 16–19 Sep 2025, Maputo, Mozambique
- Ships
- INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi
- Activities
- Joint diving, firefighting, VBSS drills; joint EEZ surveillance
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron concluded a port visit to Maputo in September 2025. Maputo is the capital of:
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Correct answer: C — Mozambique
The squadron's four-day port visit was to Maputo, Mozambique, where it trained with the Mozambique Navy.