New Delhi, April 7 -- Indian Navy's INS Sunayna, deployed under IOS SAGAR initiative, arrived at Male, marking the first port call of her operational deployment.
A Naval spokesperson stated that the ship was welcomed by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), underscoring strong and enduring maritime partnership and close regional ties between the two nations. Two MNDF personnel are also part of the multinational crew embarked onboard. It arrived on April 6.
During transit to Male, the international crew undertook intensive training in seamanship, small arms firing, and damage control drills, reflecting a strong emphasis on collective readiness, operational interoperability, and maritime cooperation.
The deployment highlights Indian ...