INS SANDHAYAK IN CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE
In News:
INS Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) with advanced hydrographic capabilities, has arrived in Singapore on 9th August 2025, coinciding with Singapore’s National Day, for a three-day visit.
Key Highlights:
- Purpose of Visit
- Reaffirms India’s commitment to regional maritime cooperation.
- Strengthens bilateral hydrographic ties between India and Singapore.
- Facilitates technical/professional exchanges under the Indian Navy's Hydrographic Department framework.
- Significance for Maritime Diplomacy
- Demonstrates India’s growing role in regional hydrographic capacity building.
- Enhances strategic relations with Singapore in the maritime domain.
- About INS Sandhayak
- Commissioned: February 2024 in presence of the Raksha Mantri.
- Capabilities:
- Full-scale coastal & deep-water surveying.
- Search & Rescue (SAR) and humanitarian operations.
- Equipped with onboard helicopter & hospital facilities.
- Planned Engagements in Singapore
- Call on Mr. Gary Chew, Assistant Chief Hydrographer, Singapore.
- Courtesy call on Col. Chauah Meng Soon, Commander 9th Flotilla, RSN.
- Showcasing hydrographic capabilities to RSN personnel.
- Outreach: Visit by school children & families from the Indian High Commission.
Updated On: 09 AUG 2025 6:50PM by PIB Delhi
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