Extracted Data Points

  • Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar arrived at Colombo Harbour on 15 May 2026
  • The ship is crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC)
  • The visit is part of ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region
  • The port call duration is three days
  • On arrival, IOS Sagar was escorted into harbour by a Sri Lanka Navy ship
  • The Commanding Officer will call on senior leadership of Sri Lanka Navy including Commander Western Naval Area and Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
  • The Commanding Officer will call on the High Commissioner of India in Colombo
  • The Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Navy, is scheduled to visit the ship
  • Multinational crew will participate in media interactions highlighting IOS SAGAR 2026 deployment objectives
  • Planned sports fixtures include volleyball and basketball matches between Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy personnel
  • The ship will be open to visitors including Sri Lanka Navy personnel, school children, and Indian diaspora in Colombo
  • Crew will undertake cultural visits and professional tours to Colombo Port, Galle, Kandy, and Pinnawala
  • IOS Sagar is scheduled to depart Colombo on 18 May 2026
  • Departure will include a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Sri Lanka Navy
  • The visit reflects India's Neighbourhood First policy