What happened
On October 11, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at the Port of Maputo, Mozambique, on October 11 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, the Ministry of Defence said. The ship is carrying 20 metric tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material, including medical stores and medicines, for Mozambican authorities.
Why it matters to India
The visit highlights India’s maritime cooperation with friendly nations and underscores the ICG’s operational reach under the SAGAR vision. The crew will engage in professional exchanges on Marine Pollution Response, Maritime Search & Rescue, and Maritime Law Enforcement, along with VBSS drills, cultural events, and friendly sports activities to strengthen interoperability. Community initiatives include beach clean-ups and marine awareness programmes under the ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ campaign.