The Indian Navy successfully completed the Harbour Training Phase of its IOS SAGAR initiative at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, marking a major milestone in advancing regional maritime cooperation and capacity building in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Indian Navy informed that conducted over two weeks, the training brought together multinational crews for a comprehensive programme across premier naval training establishments. The curriculum covered seamanship, navigation, communication procedures, safety of life at sea, firefighting and damage control, along with specialised modules such as Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations and advanced bridgemanship.
IOS Sagar to set sail from Kochi to the Indian Ocean Region with personnel of nine navies
A key highlight was the extensive use of advanced simulators and modern training infrastructure, enabling realistic, scenario-based learning and enhancing operational readiness in complex maritime situations.
Training under the aegis of Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) further familiarised participants with Indian Navy procedures, while focused sea training modules by the Naval Workup Team strengthened coordination and interoperability among partner nations, it added.
