INS Tarkash departs Port Louis after port call, continues South West Indian Ocean deployment
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 after a port call, for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
Summary
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 on completing a port call, for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. During the visit INS Tarkash conducted training capsules and a yoga session for the Mauritius National Coast Guard on International Day of Yoga (21 June), and about 450 visitors toured the ship. The Ministry of Defence said the visit underscored India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Tarkash, stealth frigate
- Departed
- Port Louis, Mauritius, 22 June 2026
- Next
- South West Indian Ocean Region deployment
- Visitors
- About 450 on 21 June
- CO
- Capt Rohit Mishra
- Vision
- MAHASAGAR
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash departed which port on 22 June 2026 after a port call?
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Correct answer: D — Port Louis, Mauritius
INS Tarkash departed Port Louis, Mauritius, on 22 June 2026 for further deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.
The INS Tarkash visit to Mauritius was said to underscore India's vision of MAHASAGAR. What does MAHASAGAR stand for, as given by the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
The Ministry of Defence expands MAHASAGAR as Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.