NewzVille Desk
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi entered Maputo, Mozambique on Tuesday. The squadron led by Capt Tijo K Joseph was warmly received by the Mozambique Navy alongwith the Defence Advisor in Maputo.
The visit of 1TS ships to Mozambique marks a special occasion as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
During the four-day visit, the training squadron will undertake various joint training activities with Mozambique Navy which include joint VBSS training, cross training on navigation and communication procedures, diving operations, and training on firefighting and damage control aspects.
The visit of 1TS trainees to various training units of Mozambique Defence Forces are also planned providing enhanced understanding and interoperability between the two navies.
The visit will culminate with a PASSEX and joint surveillance of Mozambique’s EEZ.