Maputo [Mozambique], October 11 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique on October 11 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The visit highlights India’s growing maritime cooperation with friendly nations and underscores the ICG’s operational reach as an instrument of regional stability and partnership under the government’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.
As part of India’s humanitarian outreach, ICGS Sachet is carrying 20 metric tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials, including medical stores and medicines, to be handed over to Mozambican authorities. This initiative reinforces India’s continued support for Mozambique’s public health and disaster management capabilities.
During its stay in Maputo, the ship’s crew will engage with Mozambican maritime agencies through professional exchanges focusing on Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR), and Maritime Law Enforcement. Activities will include onboard training for Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) operations, pollution response drills, joint cultural events, and friendly sports engagements aimed at deepening interoperability and camaraderie between the two maritime forces.
In addition to professional engagements, the crew of ICGS Sachet, along with NCC cadets and Assam Rifles personnel, will participate in community initiatives such as beach clean-ups and marine awareness programs in collaboration with local youth groups. These efforts form part of the Government of India’s Puneet Sagar Abhiyan, a national campaign aimed at combating marine pollution and raising environmental awareness, particularly among coastal communities. (ANI)
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