Port call by INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti featured naval exchanges, community engagements and people-to-people interactions, reinforcing India-Singapore maritime cooperation.
Earlier this month, the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti conducted a port call at RSS Singapura, Changi Naval Base in Singapore. The visit brought together personnel from the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) for a series of professional exchanges and community engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral naval cooperation and enhancing mutual understanding.
The port call formed part of the Indian Navy’s engagement with Singapore and reflected the longstanding maritime partnership between the two countries. During the visit, officers and sailors from both navies participated in professional interactions and exchanges designed to deepen operational understanding and reinforce cooperation between their respective naval forces.
The programme also included a range of activities focused on strengthening people-to-people ties. Cross-deck visits were conducted with RSN Supreme, allowing personnel from both navies to exchange professional experiences and gain greater insight into each other’s operational practices. Indian Navy personnel also visited the Singapore Navy Museum to learn more about Singapore’s naval heritage and maritime development.
In addition, schoolchildren were welcomed aboard the visiting Eastern Fleet ships, providing them with an opportunity to learn about naval operations and maritime service. The fleet also hosted members of Singapore’s Indian community and representatives of the diplomatic community onboard INS Udaygiri, fostering greater interaction and strengthening bonds of friendship beyond official engagements.
Source: India High Commission in Singapore
