IOS SAGAR 2026: INS Sunayna flagged off from Mumbai with personnel from 16 partner navies
INS Sunayna set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 2 April 2026, carrying personnel from India and 16 friendly foreign countries, flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth.
Summary
INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 2 April 2026 with naval personnel from India and sixteen maritime forces of friendly foreign countries on board. It was flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi. Seth called IOS SAGAR a practical and operational expression of India's vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). The mission had completed its harbour phase from 16 to 29 March 2026.
Key facts
- Sailed
- 2 April 2026, Mumbai
- Ship
- INS Sunayna (Offshore Patrol Vessel)
- Crew
- Indian Navy + personnel from 16 friendly foreign countries
- Flagged off by
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
- Navy Chief
- Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
- Harbour phase
- 16–29 March 2026
- Vision
- MAHASAGAR
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which Indian Navy ship set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sunayna
The Ministry of Defence said INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, sailed as IOS SAGAR.
Who flagged off IOS SAGAR from Mumbai on 2 April 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
The ship was flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in the presence of Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
Personnel from how many friendly foreign countries' maritime forces were on board IOS SAGAR 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 16
The release says the ship carried personnel from India and sixteen maritime forces of friendly foreign countries.