INS Sunayna to Conduct PASSEX, HADR and Anti-Piracy Cooperation During IOR Port Calls

INS Sunayna arrives at Male, Maldives under the IOS SAGAR initiative, marking its first port call. The deployment highlights India’s maritime cooperation and engagement in the Indian Ocean Region.

INS Sunayna and IOS SAGAR Initiative:

Dimension	Key Details
Vessel Classification	2nd Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy.
Builder	Is designed and constructed indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Commissioning	Has been commissioned in 2013.
Displacement	Displacement of 2200 tonnes.
Speed and Range	Provides for speed of 25 knots and range of 6000 nautical miles at 16 knots.
Role	Provides for maritime security, surveillance, humanitarian assistance, and regional cooperation.
Key Capabilities	Comprises long-range patrols, anti-piracy operations, search and rescue, disaster relief, and multinational naval exercises.
IOS SAGAR	Is Indian Ocean Ship initiative for Security and Growth for All in the Region involving cooperation with 16 Indian Ocean Region nations.
Participants	Comprises naval personnel from 16 friendly foreign countries onboard INS Sunayna.
Objectives	Provides for strengthening maritime partnerships, enhancing interoperability, and supporting humanitarian and anti-piracy operations.
Port Calls	Comprises Maldives, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Singapore.
MAHASAGAR	Is Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions introduced in March 2025 for multilateral maritime cooperation.
Strategic Focus	Comprises collective security, blue economy, disaster relief, and regional connectivity in the Indian Ocean Region.