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Indian Ocean Ship Sagar to arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday
Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, with a multinational crew from 16 countries, is scheduled to arrive at Colombo on Friday (15), in continuation of the Indian Navy’s endeavour to build ‘Bridges of Friendship’. According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, IOS Sagar’s arrival markes her seventh port call in the second edition of this deployment. The IOS Sagar was flagged off for sea phase from Mumbai on 02 Apr 2026, on completion of combined harbour training for multinational crew comprising officers and sailors from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Singapore, Seychelles, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, and the UAE in the Indian Naval training establishments. The training covered seamanship, navigation, communication procedures, safety of life at sea, firefighting and damage control, along with specialized modules such as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations and advanced bridgemanship. During the port call, the Commanding Officer will call on Senior Officers from the Sri Lanka Navy, namely Commander Western Naval Area and Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet. The multinational crew will have professional and sports interaction with the Sri Lanka Navy, and will visit various places of interest in Sri Lanka. The Indian High Commission states that the initiative embodies the vision of One Ocean, One Mission, fostering deeper engagement and cooperation among maritime partners for maritime security. The deployment of IOS Sagar and the port call are in line with the Indian PM’s vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR) and reflect the Indian Navy’s role in supporting cooperative maritime engagement in the Indian Ocean region. (Newswire)
Indian Naval Ship INS Sunayna to arrive in Colombo tomorrow
INS Sunayna (P57). Photo courtesy: Southern Naval Command (Training Command of the Indian Navy) A A+ A- NEW DELHI: Indian Naval Ship INS Sunayna, operating as IOS Sagar with a multinational crew from 16 countries, is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Colombo on tomorrow (May 15) as part of its regional deployment in the Indian Ocean. The vessel departed Mumbai on April 2, after joint training involving naval personnel from countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Maldives, South Africa, Thailand, and the UAE. During the Colombo visit, the ship’s commanding officer is expected to meet senior Sri Lanka Navy officials, while crew members will participate in professional exchanges and sports activities with the Sri Lanka Navy. The deployment is part of India’s regional maritime cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening security collaboration and engagement across the Indian Ocean region.
Indian Naval Ship Sunayna to arrive in Colombo | The Morning
During the Colombo port call, the Commanding Officer is expected to meet senior Sri Lanka Navy officials, while the multinational crew will take part in professional and sports interactions with the Sri Lanka Navy. The deployment is aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and regional security engagement in the Indian Ocean region.
IOS SAGAR departs Chittagong after a successful port call from ...
CHATTOGRAM : Indian Navy's INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Chattogram, Bangladesh, on 10 May 2026 after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy (BN). The ship is presently enroute to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
