Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron concludes visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand

PHUKET : The visit of First Training Squadron (1TS) – INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Veera to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand concluded on a high note with coordinated tactical manoeuvres and exchange of sea riders during PASSEX with HTMS Huahin on 04 Mar 25. During the stay at harbour, bilateral activities between the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) included multiple professional exchanges, training visits and social interactions bolstering Navy-to-Navy connections.

Capt Anshul Kishore, Senior Officer, 1TS along with Commanding Officers of INS Shardul, Sujata and ICGS Veera called on Vice Admiral Suwat Donsakul, Commander, 3rd Naval Area Command. The interactions focused on regional security, avenues for joint training exercises and goodwill activities.

The sea trainees of 1TS visited 3rd Naval Area Command, Phangna Naval Port and HTMS Krabi providing opportunity for training interaction and sharing of best practices. A guided tour of 1TS ships was organised for school children, RTN personnel and Indian diaspora. Other highlights of the visit included a combined yoga session and friendly sports fixtures between both sides. An Indian Naval band concert was held at Patong beach witnessing huge footfall of tourists and local populace. An onboard reception was co-hosted by Indian Embassy and Senior Officer, 1TS which was attended by senior leadership from Royal Thai Navy, esteemed members of the Indian diaspora, diplomats and other distinguished Guests.

The extant visit consolidates strong bonds of friendship between the two Navies and underscores Indian Navy’s commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation with its neighbours in line with the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).