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Operationally Deployed INS Teg Arrives at Port Louis, Mauritius

June 20, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB

INS Teg, on her Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from June 19-22, 2025. The ship would be undertaking joint surveillance of Mauritian EEZ along with the Mauritius National Coast Guard (NCG) ships and aircraft, reaffirming India's commitment towards ensuring safety of the global commons and to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (lUU) fishing. It also reinforces the Indian Navy's shared commitment towards cooperative maritime security in the region. The ship will also be commemorating the International Day of Yoga 2025 on June 21, 2025, with a Joint Yoga Session onboard, bringing together personnel from the Indian Navy, NCG and members of the Indian diaspora.

INS Teg, a stealth frigate of the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy, was commissioned on April 27, 2012. During her port call at Port Louis, the ship's engagements include a wide range of professional and social interactions, harbour training of NCG personnel, community service and sports activities. On arrival at Port Louis, on June 19, the Commanding Officer called on the COMCG, Commissioner of Police, and Secretary to Cabinet, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening India - Mauritius maritime cooperation.

The Mauritius NCG personnel are planned to be trained on various disciplines such as Fire Fighting, Damage Control and basic seamanship onboard INS Teg and crew of INS Teg will be familiarised with facilities of the NCG. Friendly sports fixtures versus personnel of the NCG and recreational activities are also planned for the ship's crew.

The visit is aimed to further strengthen maritime security cooperation and bilateral relations between the two nations.

INS Teg stealth frigate of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius on June 19, 2025 after completing Phase I of joint EEZ surveillance with the National Coast Guard (NCG), Mauritius.
The Commanding Officer called on the COMCG, Commissioner of Police, & Secretary to Cabinet, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening India-Mauritius maritime cooperation.