Indian Navy First Training Squadron concludes three-day Indonesia visit

Key facts

• Indian Navy First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan, Indonesia on January 23 after a three-day port call.
• Ships of 1TS included INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi.
• Professional interactions, cultural exchanges, training visits and friendly sports meets were held with Indonesian Navy personnel.
• Capt Tijo K Joseph, Senior Officer 1TS, met Laksamana Muda (RAdm) Deny Septiana, Commander of Naval Area Command I (Komando Kodaeral I).
• An onboard reception co-hosted by 1TS and Consulate General of India, Medan, was attended by senior dignitaries of Kodaeral I with Kolonel Wirawan Aby P, Chief of Operations, as Chief Guest.
• Indian naval trainees visited Komando Daerah Angkatan Laut I facilities to understand regional command roles.
• Joint yoga sessions and friendly sports were organised fostering camaraderie between the two navies.
• Ships were opened to local school children, generating excitement and curiosity through guided tours.
• The visit advances India's Act East Policy and strengthens maritime cooperation with Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) member Indonesia under the MAHASAGAR vision.