The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy comprising of INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, INS Shardul and INS Sujata visited Maputo from 16-19 September 2025. The Squadron was embarked with nearly 100 sea trainee cadets from the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, where three officer cadets from Mozambique are also currently undergoing pre-commission training.

The visit reflected 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 undertook various joint training activities along with Mozambican Navy on aspects such as diving, fire-fighting, VBSS, navigation and communication. It culminated with a PASSEX and Joint Surveillance of Mozambique’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

 Outreach initiatives included Reception, yoga session, community outreach, joint medical camps at Mozambican Navy Headquarters and at a shelter home in Maputo, visit of more than 1300 school children onboard, support to a local orphanage and futsal game with Mozambican Navy.