Navy's First Training Squadron completes port calls at Port Louis and La Réunion
Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi and INS Shardul, departed La Réunion and Port Louis on 11 September 2025 after training engagements with the French Navy and the Mauritius National Coast Guard.
Summary
Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi at La Réunion and INS Shardul at Port Louis, Mauritius, departed on 11 September 2025 after port calls aimed at maritime cooperation under the MAHASAGAR vision. At La Réunion, INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi held a passage exercise (PASSEX) with the French Floreal-class frigate FS Le Malin. At Port Louis, INS Shardul conducted joint EEZ surveillance, a PASSEX and cross-boarding exercises with the Mauritius National Coast Guard ship MCGS Valiant, along with diving, firefighting and damage-control drills.
Key facts
- Departure
- 11 Sep 2025
- Ships
- INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi (La Réunion); INS Shardul (Port Louis)
- La Réunion
- PASSEX with French frigate FS Le Malin
- Mauritius
- Joint EEZ surveillance, PASSEX with MCGS Valiant
- Vision
- MAHASAGAR
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which ship of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron conducted joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard at Port Louis in September 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — INS Shardul
At Port Louis, INS Shardul undertook joint EEZ surveillance, a PASSEX and cross-boarding exercises with MCGS Valiant; INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi were at La Réunion.