Visit of Indian Navy’s first training squadron to Maputo (16-19 Sept 2025) 

The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy comprising of INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, INS Shardul and INS Sujata are visiting Maputo from 16-19 September 2025. The Squadron is embarked with nearly 100 sea trainee cadets from the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, where two officer cadets from Mozambique are also currently undergoing pre-commission training. The visit reflects India’s commitment to enhanced maritime partnership through joint training and capacity building guided by the vision of SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in the Region.

The Squadron will undertake various joint training activities along-with Mozambican Navy on aspects such as diving, fire-fighting, VBSS, navigation and communication. It will finally culminate with a PASSEX and Joint Surveillance of Mozambique’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

Outreach initiatives will include yoga session, community outreach, joint medical camps, visit of school children onboard, support to local orphanage and friendly sports fixtures to foster camaraderie and people-to-people connect.