Indian Naval Ship INS Tarkash concluded its visit to Port Louis, Mauritius, on November 3, 2026.
The Commanding Officer of the ship met Mauritius Home Affairs Secretary Mrs. Kan Oye Fong and Police Commissioner Mr. Ramparsad Suroojebally.
Cultural and Training Programme
A cultural exchange programme was hosted on board the ship on the occasion of Pravasi Diwas 2026. Mauritius Minister of Education and Human Resources Dr. Mahendra Gungapersad attended as the chief guest.
The ship's crew conducted joint training for personnel of the National Coast Guard of Mauritius and participated in an outreach activity at Hospice Saint Jean de Dieu.
Maritime Cooperation and Surveillance
INS Tarkash undertook a PASSEX exercise with CGS Valiant along with the National Coast Guard of Mauritius. Both nations' coast guards conducted a joint surveillance operation in the Exclusive Economic Zone supported by a Dornier aircraft.
Following this visit, INS Tarkash departed for the next phase of its operational deployment.