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INS Sandhayak in Changi Naval Base, Singapore
Indian Naval Ship Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) with state-of-the-art hydrography capability entered Singapore on the momentous occasion of its National Day - August 9, 2025 for a three-day visit. The visit reaffirms India's commitment to regional maritime cooperation and marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral hydrographic ties between the Indian Navy and Singapore's maritime agencies.
The visit also demonstrates India's growing leadership in maritime diplomacy and regional hydrographic capacity building under the Indian Navy's Hydrographic Department framework.
INS Sandhayak was commissioned in February 2024 in presence of the Defence Minister. The ship has full scale coastal and deep water surveying capacity and is capable of SAR/humanitarian operations with onboard helicopter and hospital functions.
The maiden visit of the ship to Singapore aims at facilitating technical/ professional exchanges and sustained hydrographic support engagements.
Key activities during the visit include call on Mr Gary Chew, Assistant Chief Hydrographer, Singapore and courtesy call on Colonel Chauah Meng Soon, Commander 9th Flotilla, Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) by the Commanding Officer.
Other activities include visit of Republic of Singapore Navy personnel onboard and showcasing of hydrographic capabilities of Indian Navy. A visit for school children and families of the Office of High Commissioner of India (HCI) onboard is also scheduled as a part of the visit.
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