Indian Navy Completes Harbour, Sea Training Phase of International Crew under Indian Ocean Ship Sagar Initiative
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Indian Navy's maiden initiative of Indian Ocean Ship Sagar (IOS Sagar) concluded its harbour and sea training phase at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the ship with her crew, has left for Karwar.
The initiative led to 44 international trainees from nine friendly foreign countries went through a specially curated training capsule ranging from basic seamanship activities to state-of-the-art simulator training, an Indian Navy statement said on Apr. 3, 2025.
"Truly signifying the motto of 'One Ocean One Mission,' the international crew was trained together on various facets of communication skills, firefighting and damage control drills, Visit Board Search & Seize (VBSS) procedures, and finer aspects of Bridgemanship.
"Simulator-based practical trainings were imparted to equip the crew with dynamic challenges of the maritime domain. The training interactions also facilitated a forum for the exchange of best training practices and procedures," it said.
Over the past decades, the Indian Navy's maritime training institutions have trained over 20,000 officers and sailors from over 50 FFC, ranging from ab initio training to trade-specific professional courses, enhancing maritime expertise and capability.
In addition, the international crew was also exposed to sea training with the Indian Navy crew of INS Sunayna by the Indian Naval Work Up team. The sea training was aimed at acclimatising the international crew with the Indian Navy's systems and procedures, enabling them to operate as a well-knit and cohesive unit during the forthcoming deployment.
"IOS Sagar is a unique example of fostering deeper maritime understanding and promoting regional stability and cooperation. Indian Navy's collaboration with regional Navies reaffirms commitment to safeguarding collective maritime interests and capacity building with partner nations across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)."
(Courtesy: Defence.Capital)
