INS Savitri visits Seychelles for joint EEZ surveillance
Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Savitri arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, as part of its operational deployment to the Indian Ocean Region, the Ministry of Defence said on 22 November 2025.
Summary
INS Savitri handed over critical spares to the Seychelles Coast Guard and held professional interactions and exchanges of best practices during the port call. The ship will embark Seychelles Coast Guard personnel for joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance. The deployment is in line with India's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Savitri – Offshore Patrol Vessel
- Port
- Port Victoria, Seychelles
- Activity
- Joint EEZ surveillance with Seychelles Coast Guard; handed over critical spares
- Vision
- MAHASAGAR
Practice MCQs 2 questions
INS Savitri undertook a port call in November 2025 for joint EEZ surveillance with the coast guard of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Seychelles
INS Savitri arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, and will undertake joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard.
INS Savitri, which visited Port Victoria in November 2025, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: B — Offshore Patrol Vessel
INS Savitri is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy.