Indian Navy delivers operational support to MNDF Coast Guard Ship Huravee

India has enhanced its maritime collaboration with the Maldives by delivering a shipment of operational spares for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard Ship Huravee at a ceremony in Malé on Monday.

The equipment was officially handed over by Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives.

The occasion occurred aboard the Indian Navy vessel INS Sharda, which is presently moored in Malé.

The transfer coincided with Vice Admiral Sobti’s inaugural visit to the Maldives.

In a statement posted on X, the Indian Navy emphasized that the visit reinforced its dedication to bolstering partnerships with regional allies and improving collaboration in maritime security.

The Indian Navy characterized the interaction as an indication of India’s ongoing commitment to regional stability, in accordance with its ‘Neighbourhood First’ approach and the ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision.

India and the Maldives share a rich history of cooperation in defense, especially regarding maritime matters.

Alongside supplying gear to the Maldivian Coast Guard, the military forces of both nations have engaged in collaborative training drills designed to improve operational preparedness.

The Maldives National Defence Force reported that recent joint drills featured rigorous training in specific domains like Close Quarter Battle (CQB), breaching methods, live firing, Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS), specialized heliborne operations, underwater demolition, and air diving with surface supply systems.