The 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey of INS Sutlej in Mauritius

1. Mission Deployment

• On September 29, 2025 the survey vessel of the Indian Navy, the INS Sutlej, reached Port Louis, Mauritius.
• The ship will carry out the 18th Joint Mauritius and India Hydrographic Survey.

2. Agreement and Scope

• The survey will be carried out on the basis of a bilateral MoU on Hydrography signed in 2025.
• The mission will span a wide range of 35,000 square nautical miles.

3. Capacity Building

• As part of the mission, the officers of different ministries in Mauritius are going to undergo practical training in hydrographic data collecting and processing onboard INS Sutlej.

4. Strategic Significance

• The deployment adds impetus to the robust strategic and maritime partnership between India and Mauritius.
• It is dedicated to the safety of maritime navigation, the sustainable use of ocean resources and the local cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).