From March 19 to March 21, the INS Sujata, a ship headquartered at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, made a port call in Port Maputo, Mozambique.
In the midst of the Mozambican Navy Band’s fanfare and traditional dance performances at the jetty, the ship was welcomed by Captain Nitin Kapoor, DA Pretoria, Commandant NRN Siva Babu, Coast Guard Afloat Support Team, and Captain Florentino Jose’ Narciso from the Mozambican Navy.
Rear Admiral Eugenio Dias Da Silva Muatuca, Commander of the Mozambique Navy, Mr. Eneas Da Conceicao Comiche, was called by the commanding officer of INS Sujata.
Several other military and civilian authorities were present, including the mayor of Maputo and His Excellency Sri Ankan Banerjee, the Indian High Commissioner.
The Mozambique Navy sent roughly 40 troops to the ship for Cross Deck Training, which included a tour of the training facilities, a briefing on diving operations, training with VBSS and light weapons, visual communication, and maintenance of the ship’s machinery and hygienic conditions.
Several more events, including a joint morning yoga class and a soccer game, were planned for the crews of the two Navies.
Many leaders and diplomats from Mozambique and India attended a reception that was also held on board the Sujata.
The two Navies’ mutual collaboration and bilateral ties were further strengthened by INS Sujata’s visit to Maputo, Mozambique.
