Extracted Data Points

  • Indian Navy's Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 18 May 2026
  • The port call lasted three days
  • The ship participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Sri Lanka Navy Ship SLNS Nandimithra
  • The exercise included coordinated tactical manoeuvres and communication drills
  • The visit included discussions with senior leadership of Sri Lanka Navy
  • Discussions focused on maritime cooperation, regional security, and safe sea lanes in Indian Ocean Region
  • A deck reception was hosted onboard IOS Sagar
  • Outreach activities included welcoming senior Sri Lanka Navy officers, local school children, and Indian diaspora members
  • A friendly volleyball match was conducted between personnel of Sri Lanka Navy and IOS Sagar
  • Multinational crew undertook cultural visits to Galle and Kandy
  • IOS Sagar is currently enroute to Kochi
  • Visitor counter for the press release: 429