Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna, has departed Phuket, Thailand, after completing a three-day operational turnaround, marking the successful conclusion of her second port call during the ongoing deployment, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.
During the visit, the ship undertook a series of professional, strategic and cultural engagements with the Royal Thai Navy, aimed at strengthening bilateral naval cooperation.
According to the Ministry of Defence, Commanding Officer of INS Sunayna, Commander Siddharth Chaudhary, called on Rear Admiral Sathaporn Wajarat, Chief of Staff of the Third Naval Area Command of the Royal Thai Navy, reaffirming the shared commitment towards maritime cooperation.
The visit also saw enhanced interaction between personnel of both navies through activities such as a friendly football match and a joint yoga session. A formal deck reception hosted onboard INS Sunayna was attended by senior naval dignitaries, providing a platform for discussions on maritime cooperation and regional security.
The ship was also opened to visitors, promoting people-to-people engagement.
As part of operational engagements, a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) was conducted with Thai naval ship HTMS Klongyai. The exercise included communication drills and formation manoeuvres, demonstrating operational interoperability and seamless coordination between the two navies.
The Ministry said the visit underscores the strong and enduring maritime partnership between India and Thailand, aligned with India’s MAHASAGAR vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
INS Sunayna has now proceeded to Jakarta, Indonesia, for its next port of call, continuing its mission to enhance maritime cooperation in the Southeast Indian Ocean Region.
