INS Savitri arrives at Port Louis for joint EEZ surveillance with Mauritius
INS Savitri, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of a long-range operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Defence Ministry said on 2 November 2025.
Summary
INS Savitri's visit to Port Louis, announced on 2 November 2025, includes joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with ships and aircraft of the Mauritius National Coast Guard to secure Mauritius's maritime zones and improve interoperability. The crew will also hold training sessions for National Coast Guard personnel to refine standard operating procedures for joint operations, and the ship will be open to visitors.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Savitri, Offshore Patrol Vessel, Eastern Fleet
- Port
- Port Louis, Mauritius
- Deployment
- Long-range operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region
- Activity
- Joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard
Practice MCQs 2 questions
INS Savitri arrived at which port for joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard, as announced on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Port Louis
INS Savitri arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on a long-range operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
INS Savitri, which visited Mauritius in November 2025, belongs to which category and fleet?
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Correct answer: D — Offshore Patrol Vessel, Eastern Fleet
INS Savitri is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Eastern Fleet.