Ministry of Defence press release · 14 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS

PRID2240097 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released14 March 2026 Reading8 min

Posted On: 14 MAR 2026 1:27PM by PIB Delhi INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 13 Mar 26. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 26 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis . This is in keeping with the tradition of Indian warships and aircraft participating in Mauritius National Day celebrations. During the port call, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on Mr Rampersad Sooroojebally, PMSM, Commissioner of Police, and H.E Mr Anurag Srivastava, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius. The ship also hosted a cultural evening onboard, with Dr Mahend Gungapersad, Minister of Education and Human Resources of Mauritius, as the Chief Guest . The event was attended by senior ministers and officials from the Government of Mauritius. The ship also progressed several professional interactions, cultural engagements, sports fixtures and community outreach activities to further strengthen the robust bonds between the two nations. Training capsules were also conducted onboard for Mauritius National Coast Guard personnel on practical aspects of harbour and sea watchkeeping, including firefighting and damage control. The ship was open to visitors on 12 Mar 2026 and hosted over 500 visitors . On departure from Port Louis, INS Trikand undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) and joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with CGS Valiant , and thereafter proceeded for the next phase of her planned operational deployment. The port call reaffirms the longstanding maritime partnership and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions , and reaffirms the strong bilateral ties between India and Mauritius. ____________________________________________________________ VM/SKY 49/26 (Release ID: 2240097) Visitor Counter : 2690 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Tamil Ministry of Defence INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TRIKAND CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS Posted On: 14 MAR 2026 1:27PM by PIB Delhi INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 13 Mar 26. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 26 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis . This is in keeping with the tradition of Indian warships and aircraft participating in Mauritius National Day celebrations. During the port call, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on Mr Rampersad Sooroojebally, PMSM, Commissioner of Police, and H.E Mr Anurag Srivastava, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius. The ship also hosted a cultural evening onboard, with Dr Mahend Gungapersad, Minister of Education and Human Resources of Mauritius, as the Chief Guest . The event was attended by senior ministers and officials from the Government of Mauritius. The ship also progressed several professional interactions, cultural engagements, sports fixtures and community outreach activities to further strengthen the robust bonds between the two nations. Training capsules were also conducted onboard for Mauritius National Coast Guard personnel on practical aspects of harbour and sea watchkeeping, including firefighting and damage control. The ship was open to visitors on 12 Mar 2026 and hosted over 500 visitors . On departure from Port Louis, INS Trikand undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) and joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with CGS Valiant , and thereafter proceeded for the next phase of her planned operational deployment. The port call reaffirms the longstanding maritime partnership and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries, aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions , and reaffirms the strong bilateral ties between India and Mauritius. ____________________________________________________________ VM/SKY 49/26 (Release ID: 2240097) INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 13 Mar 26. The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 26 with a marching contingent, naval band and integral helicopter for the fly-past, at Champ de Mars, Port Louis. This is in keeping with the tradition of Indian warships and aircraft participating in Mauritius National Day celebrations. During the port call, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on Mr Rampersad Sooroojebally, PMSM, Commissioner of Police, and H.E Mr Anurag Srivastava, the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius. The ship also hosted a cultural evening onboard, with Dr Mahend Gungapersad, Minister of Education and Human Resources of Mauritius, as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by senior ministers and officials from the Government of Mauritius. The ship also progressed several professional interactions, cultural engagements, sports fixtures and community outreach activities to further strengthen the robust bonds between the two nations. Training capsules were also conducted onboard for Mauritius National Coast Guard personnel on practical aspects of harbour and sea watchkeeping, including firefighting and damage control. The ship was open to visitors on 12 Mar 2026 and hosted over 500 visitors. On departure from Port Louis, INS Trikand undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) and joint Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance with CGS Valiant, and thereafter proceeded for the next phase of her planned operational deployment. 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