The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet docked in Maputo, Mozambique, delivering 20 metric tonnes of humanitarian supplies. This visit, part of India’s SAGAR initiative, underscores India’s commitment to maritime cooperation. Activities include training with local agencies and community outreach, strengthening ties and promoting marine conservation efforts.
Twelve seafarers aboard the Gas Falcon off Beira, Mozambique, have been stranded for ten months, unpaid and without basic supplies. Captain Muhammad Aslam reports severe mental health impacts among the crew, comprised of three Pakistanis and nine Indonesians. The situation highlights a growing crisis of seafarer abandonment worldwide.
The Government of India has provided two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to Mozambique to enhance maritime security. Equipped with machine guns and bullet-resistant cabins, these vessels will bolster Mozambique’s ability to combat terrorism and insurgency. This initiative highlights India’s commitment to supporting regional security efforts in the Indian Ocean Region.
