
Indian
Naval Ship Tarkash, stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Louis,
Mauritius, on 20 June 2026 during her ongoing operational deployment to
the South West Indian Ocean Region.
During
the port call, Captain Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on
senior government and Mauritius Coast Guard functionaries. A series of
professional training capsules for personnel of the Mauritius National Coast
Guard, focusing on harbour and sea watchkeeping, firefighting, damage control,
and other aspects of maritime safety and seamanship, were conducted. The
initiative reflects India’s continued commitment towards capacity building and
capability enhancement of friendly maritime forces in the region.
The
ship was also open to visitors during the stay at Port Louis, providing an opportunity
for the locals to interact with Indian naval personnel, strengthening
people-to-people ties, and fostering greater maritime awareness and goodwill
between the two nations.
INS
Tarkash also represented India in Port Louis on the occasion of International
Day of Yoga 2026 on 21 June 2026.
The
visit was aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and furthering bilateral
relations between India and Mauritius.