Indian Navy's INS Sunayna departed Chattogram, Bangladesh on 10 May 2026 after a successful port call
The ship is deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative
The port call included professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy (BN)
The ship is presently enroute to Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar called on senior Bangladesh Navy officials including Commander BN Fleet (COMBAN) and Commander Chattogram Naval Area (COMCHIT)
Professional interactions included cross-deck visits and exchanges of Best Practices between personnel of both Navies
Crew visited Bangladesh Naval Academy and interacted with officer cadets and faculty members
Friendly sporting activities and cultural engagements were conducted
On departure, IOS Sagar participated in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with BNS Protoy and Bangladesh Navy air assets
The exercise included coordinated maritime drills and advanced surface manoeuvres
Personnel from 16 partner nations are embarked onboard IOS Sagar
