Extracted Data Points

  • INS Sagardhwani, Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, visited Cam Ranh, Vietnam from 04-08 May 2026
  • Visit reinforced maritime and scientific partnership between India and Vietnam
  • Commanding Officer called on Sr Col Tran Van Cuong, Deputy Head of Khanh Hoa Military Command
  • Commanding Officer called on Sr Capt Nguyen Huu Minh, Deputy Political Commissar Naval Region 4
  • Discussions highlighted avenues for deeper maritime engagement, professional interactions, training cooperation and scientific endeavors
  • Cooperation coincides with a decade of India-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
  • Vietnam People's Navy (VPN) ship participated in International Fleet Review 26 and MILAN 26 at Visakhapatnam in Feb 2026
  • Commanding Officer interacted with Sr Capt Ho Thanh Hoa, Deputy Director of the Naval Academy, Vietnam
  • Deliberations focused on expanding cooperation in naval training and education
  • Officers and cadets of the Academy visited the ship
  • Personnel participated in friendly volleyball matches and joint yoga sessions during harbour stay
  • Scientists from NPOL (Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory), DRDO engaged with researchers from Institute of Oceanography, Nha Trang
  • Interactions centered on research collaboration, knowledge sharing and capacity building in oceanographic science and technology
  • Scientists from National Oceanographic Institute visited the ship during port call