Indian Navy's First Training Squadron ends Phuket visit with PASSEX alongside HTMS Huahin
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi) concluded its visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand with a Passage Exercise with HTMS Huahin on 28 January 2026.
Summary
The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), made up of INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, ended its visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand with a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Royal Thai Navy's HTMS Huahin on 28 January 2026. During the harbour phase, the Senior Officer of 1TS, Captain Tijo K Joseph, called on the Commander of the Royal Thai Navy's 3rd Naval Area Command, and the two navies held professional exchanges, a combined yoga session and sports fixtures.
Key facts
- Date
- PASSEX on 28 January 2026
- Port
- Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand
- Indian ships
- INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul, ICGS Sarathi (1TS)
- Thai ship
- HTMS Huahin (Royal Thai Navy)
- Senior Officer, 1TS
- Captain Tijo K Joseph
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which of the following was NOT part of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron that held a PASSEX with HTMS Huahin off Phuket on 28 January 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — INS Vikrant
PIB (Defence): 1TS comprised INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi.