INS Teg on Op Deployment to South West IOR Visits Mauritius

INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on June 22. The visit formed part of her operational deployment to the south-west Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and featured a wide spectrum of professional, social, and cultural engagements.

During the deployment, INS Teg undertook coordinated surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Mauritius in collaboration with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft. This joint effort reaffirmed both nations’ shared commitment to safeguarding the global commons and combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The commanding officer of INS Teg, Capt. Vikas Guleria, called on senior government and military dignitaries, including commissioner of police Rampersad Sooroojebally, secretary to cabinet Suresh Seebaluck, high commissioner of India Anurag Srivastava, secretary for home affairs Kan Oye Fong Weng Poorun and COMCG Captain CG Binoop.

As part of capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of best practices, NCG personnel were trained onboard INS Teg in firefighting, damage control, bridge and engine room watchkeeping, electrical systems and small arms handling. Live demonstrations, including post-sailing diving checks, were also conducted. Additionally, based on a request from the NCG, a technical team from the ship assisted the crew of CGS Valiant in rectifying a defect and operationalizing a diesel generator.

The visit of INS Teg to Mauritius stands as a testament to the Indian Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime security cooperation and bilateral relations. It has not only bolstered operational interoperability but also reinforced the enduring friendship between India and Mauritius—founded on shared values, mutual trust and a common vision for a secure and prosperous IOR.