INS Sarvekshak Completes Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius
INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 square nautical miles. During a reception ceremony held onboard, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Anurag Srivastava formally handed over the fair sheet of the hydrographic survey, along with newly-prepared nautical charts and survey equipment to G.C.S.K. (Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean), the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Dharambeer Gokhool. The creation of new nautical chart will enable Mauritius to develop its maritime infrastructure, resource management and coastal development planning. This milestone event reflects enduring partnership between India and Mauritius in fostering maritime development and regional cooperation.
In addition to the operational commitment, the ship organised a joint India-Mauritius yoga session on January 20, bringing together the ship’s crew, personnel from the National Coast Guard, Mauritius and Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC). Commanding Officer, INS Sarvekshak, Capt. Tribhuvan Singh called on minister of housing and lands, Mauritius, Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed and discussed the details of survey operations undertaken by the Indian Navy. The visit reaffirmed continued commitment and wide-ranging partnership between the two countries.