INS Sunayna Reaches Nacala Port, Mozambique

The Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Western Indian Ocean Region. The visit highlights India’s continued efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation and regional engagement.

Key Highlights of Deployment:

INS Sunayna is deployed under India’s maritime security and outreach initiatives

The ship carried personnel from friendly foreign countries, showcasing multinational cooperation

Activities during the port call included:

Professional exchanges

Joint interactions with Mozambican authorities

Community outreach programmes

Strategic Significance:

Strengthens India–Mozambique bilateral relations

Enhances India’s presence in the Western Indian Ocean Region (WIO)

Promotes maritime security, anti-piracy operations, and capacity building

Aligns with India’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)

Defence & Maritime Cooperation

India and Mozambique share growing cooperation in:

Defence training and capacity building

Maritime domain awareness

Anti-piracy and coastal security operations

The visit also reflects India’s role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Additional Key Facts:

INS Sunayna is an offshore patrol vessel (OPV) designed for:

Surveillance

EEZ protection

Anti-piracy missions

Mozambique:

Capital: Maputo

President: Daniel Chapo

Prime Minister: Maria Benvinda Levy

Located on the southeastern coast of Africa along the Indian Ocean

SAGAR doctrine was announced by Narendra Modi in 2015

Indian Ocean Region is strategically important due to:

Global trade routes (Sea Lines of Communication - SLOCs)

Energy transportation