First Training Squadron ships make a port call at Colombo under the MAHASAGAR vision
27 October 2026
INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived at Colombo in Sri Lanka. The visit includes mutual training visits between ships, a passage exercise with the Sri Lanka Navy, community outreach and ship visits open to the public, and lets trainees on board interact with their Sri Lankan counterparts. The Navy described the port call as part of India's MAHASAGAR vision for security and growth across regions.
Ships:
INS Tir, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi
Port:
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Squadron:
First Training Squadron
Why it matters for exams: INS Tir and INS Sujata form the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, and MAHASAGAR is India's maritime vision for the wider region.
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In plain words
PASSEX Passage Exercise — A short exercise carried out when ships of two navies pass each other at sea.