Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Indian Navy’s hydrographic vessel INS Sutlej successfully completed the 18th joint hydrographic survey with Mauritius, mapping around 35,000 square nautical miles of Mauritian waters. This mission, conducted under the 2005 India-Mauritius MoU on hydrographic cooperation, strengthened maritime safety, environmental management, and regional security. Equipped with advanced instruments such as multibeam echo sounders and side-scan sonar, INS Sutlej also conducted joint EEZ surveillance and anti-piracy patrols alongside the Mauritius National Coast Guard. The initiative reflects India’s broader MAHASAGAR vision—Mutual & Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Regions—promoting sustainable maritime collaboration in the Indian Ocean.