INS Teg Wraps Up Strategic Visit to Mauritius During Deployment in the South West Indian Ocean
As part of its continuous efforts in the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Teg completed an important port visit to Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 June 2025. The port visit was an important element of the ship's larger operational deployment under the Western Naval Command, underlining India's increasing maritime engagement in the region.
Joint Maritime Operations in Focus
During the visit, INS Teg made joint surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone of Mauritius in cooperation with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG). In collaborative efforts through combined patrolling by ships and aircraft, both countries restated their mutual commitment towards maritime boundary security and some of the challenges like Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
This operational cooperation underscores the increasing convergence of India and Mauritius in fostering regional maritime security and safe navigation in international seas.
Enhancing Diplomatic and Defence Ties
The port visit involved a series of high-level courtesy visits by Captain Vikas Guleria, Commanding Officer of INS Teg, to senior defence and government authorities. These comprised:
- Mr. Rampersad Sooroojebally, Commissioner of Police
- Mr. Suresh Seebaluck, Secretary to Cabinet
- Mr. Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India
- Mrs. Kan Oye Fong Weng Poorun, Secretary for Home Affairs
- Captain CG Binoop, Commander, Coast Guard
These interactions were critical in strengthening bilateral relations and promoting strategic collaboration between the two countries.
Sharing of Skills and Technical Support
Following India's emphasis on regional capacity-building, INS Teg provided specialized training to NCG personnel. This included firefighting, damage control drills, navigation and engineering watchkeeping, electrical work, and small arms handling.
Practical sessions also involved diving checks after departure. Furthermore, in response to a request from the NCG, INS Teg's technical crew helped refurbish a diesel generator on board CGS Valiant, making the ship ready for operations—an initiative greatly appreciated on the Mauritian side.
Yoga Diplomacy & Cultural Bonding
Celebrating the International Day of Yoga 2025, a combined yoga session was conducted on 21 June with the participation of more than 150 people, including Indian officials, Coast Guard personnel, and crew members. The event reflected the spiritual and cultural bond between the two nations.
Leisurely exchanges like a hike to Signal Mountain and a friendly volleyball match were also arranged, promoting casual interactions and reinforcing mutual respect through people-to-people contact.
Progress in Maritime Friendship
INS Teg's visit to Mauritius is not a diplomatic nod—it is a declaration of India as a reliable maritime ally in the Indian Ocean. From operations interoperability to humanitarian technical assistance, the port visit solidified India and Mauritius's abiding and growing friendship.
The two nations remain committed to a free, open, and secure maritime environment, based on common values, mutual confidence, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity in the region.
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