INDIAN NAVY’S FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON REACHES PHUKET DEEP
SEA PORT, THAILAND
As part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron
(1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived
at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand on 01 Mar 25. The ships were accorded a
warm welcome by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) amidst fanfare of the RTN band.
Senior Officer, 1TS, Capt Anshul Kishore along with Commanding Officers of
the ships called on Rear Admiral Suwat Donsakul, Commander, Third Naval
Area Command. The discussions were centered on regional security, avenues
for joint training exercises and goodwill activities.
A reception was hosted onboard 1TS for senior leadership of RTN,
diplomats, and members of the Indian Diaspora. During the port call, the Indian
Navy and the Royal Thai Navy will engage in a series of dynamic activities
aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing operational
synergy. The visit includes professional interactions, yoga sessions, cross
training visits, friendly sports fixtures, Naval band performance, and PASSEX.
The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have maintained a close and
friendly relationship, which has strengthened over the years. The visit
reinforces better understanding and enhanced interoperability between the two
Navies.
