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Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel INS Sagardhwani concludes port call at Port Klang, Malaysia

The Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel INS Sagardhwani left Port Klang, Malaysia, on 15 May 2026 after an engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy focused on hydrography and oceanography.

Summary

INS Sagardhwani, the Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, departed Port Klang, Malaysia, on 15 May 2026 after an engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Ministry of Defence said on 16 May. The two sides shared insights on modern hydrographic practices, marine environmental research and oceanographic technologies, and a delegation from the Royal Malaysian Navy's Hydrographic Department toured the ship. A Subject Matter Expert Exchange between specialist officers covered data-centric maintenance, navigation safety tools and decision-support systems. The ship's Commanding Officer also called on the High Commissioner of India to Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

Key facts

Ship
INS Sagardhwani – oceanographic research vessel
Port
Port Klang, Malaysia
Departed
15 May 2026
Partner
Royal Malaysian Navy (Hydrographic Department)
Activities
Hydrography, marine environmental research; Subject Matter Expert Exchange

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

INS Sagardhwani concluded a port call at Port Klang in May 2026. Port Klang is in which country?

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Correct answer: B — Malaysia

INS Sagardhwani departed Port Klang, Malaysia, on 15 May 2026 after engaging with the Royal Malaysian Navy.

Q2 Advanced

What type of vessel is the Indian Navy's INS Sagardhwani?

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Correct answer: C — Oceanographic research vessel

The Ministry of Defence describes INS Sagardhwani as the Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel.

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