India gifts Maldives high-speed ferry under HICDP Phase III, boosting Raajje Transport Link connectivity and strengthening India-Maldives maritime ties in the Indian Ocean Region. India Gifts Maldives Its First High-Speed Ferry, Strengthening Maritime Ties The Government of India has gifted the Republic of Maldives its first high-speed ferry, marking a significant step in enhancing maritime…
INS Sutlej joint hydrographic survey: The Indian Navy’s INS Sutlej completed its 18th joint hydrographic survey with Mauritius, strengthening maritime cooperation, improving navigational safety, and advancing India’s strategic role in the Indian Ocean Region. INS Sutlej Completes 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey with Mauritius Comprehensive Article Joint Survey Achievement and SignificanceThe Indian Navy’s Hydrographic Survey Ship…
SLINEX‑25: Indian naval ships INS Rana and INS Jyoti arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka to strengthen maritime cooperation and interoperability under MAHASAGAR policy. Indian Naval Ships Arrived in Sri Lanka for SLINEX-25 Exercise Overview: Indian Naval Presence in Colombo The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise, SLINEX-25, commenced with the arrival of INS Rana, a guided-missile destroyer,…
India UAE maritime agreement strengthens Indian Ocean security, boosts SAGAR vision through MoU signed during JDCC 2025 for joint operations, rescue, and defence training. India–UAE Sign Maritime Security & Safety Cooperation Agreement The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the UAE National Guard Command formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on July 30, 2025, to…
India-IORA Cruise Tourism Conference Concludes in New Delhi Overview of the Conference The India-IORA Cruise Tourism Conference recently concluded in New Delhi, marking a significant step towards fostering cruise tourism in the Indian Ocean region. This two-day event brought together officials and experts from various IORA Member States, including Bangladesh, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mozambique, Sri…
Indian Navy to Recommission Maldives-Gifted Decommissioned Ship The Indian Navy is set to recommission a decommissioned ship gifted by the Maldives. This significant move underscores the strengthening ties between India and the Maldives while reinforcing India’s maritime capabilities. The vessel, initially part of the Indian Coast Guard, was transferred to the Maldives in 2006 to…
India-France Maritime Partnership Exercise : India and France Conduct Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) India and France recently conducted a joint maritime exercise named the Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) in the Gulf of Aden. The exercise was conducted in order to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. This exercise comes…
