New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): INS Imphal finished its port visit to Mauritius and left Port Louis On March 14, 2025, the vessel was at Mauritius to take part in the 57th Mauritius National Day festivities, showcasing India through a marching contingent, the Indian Navy led by a flyby of two MH-60R helicopters. Indian Navy stated in a press release.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the grand parade as the chief guest.
While at port, the vessel conducted numerous professional meetings, cultural exchanges, sporting events, and community service initiatives aimed at bolstering the strong ties between the nations involved.
Training sessions were held aboard the vessel for Mauritius Personnel from the National Coast Guard (NCG) receive training on various practical skills including harbor and maritime watches, VBSS ( Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure ) procedures, security measures, operations involving ship-based helicopters, as well as fire-fighting and damage control techniques.
The vessel's team likewise organized a health clinic for senior citizens at Gayasingh Ashram.
The vessel was made accessible to the public on March 12. Mauritius On National Day, we welcomed more than 1,300 guests.
The vessel's team toured important security facilities at Port Louis , including the Mauritius Police and NCG Headquarters.
Captain Kamal K Choudhury, the vessel's commanding officer, reached out to prominent dignitaries and senior officials for visits. Mauritius Government and the Mauritius Police Force (MPF).
The vessel held a deck reception alongside the High Commission of India, which was attended by prominent ministers and officials. Mauritius and representatives from the nearby diplomatic community.
After her departure from Port Louis , INS Imphal conducted a joint Bilateral Pass Exercise along with MCGS Victory for combined EEZ monitoring to strengthen cooperation and partnership between the Indian Navy as well as the National Coast Guard Mauritius .
This landmark deployment of INS Imphal offered fresh momentum to the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and reinforced India's pledge to promptly serve as the 'First Responder' and the 'Preferable Security Partner' for tackling maritime issues in the Indian Ocean Region. (ANI)
