Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 12, 2025 for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering regional partnerships. The crew of the ship will engage in a series of interactions, including high-level calls on local dignitaries, joint training exercises, and sporting events with their counterparts. These engagements will enhance interoperability, promote mutual learning, and reinforce the strong maritime ties between India and Seychelles.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets onboard the vessel will participate in a Walkathon and a beach cleanup activity, contributing to the Government’s ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ campaign aimed towards environmental sustainability and marine conservation. Additionally, 10 personnel from Assam Rifles embarked on the ship will facilitate inter-agency cooperation, providing the personnel with exposure to maritime operations while fostering camaraderie and knowledge exchange between the two forces.

Following its visit to Seychelles, ICGS Saksham will proceed to Madagascar as part of its overseas deployment plan, furthering diplomatic engagements and enhancing Coast Guard-to-Coast Guard collaboration in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The visit underscores ICG’s commitment to maritime security, regional cooperation, and fostering strong bilateral ties with nations in the IOR.

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