Mauritius Escort of MCGS Victory

Mauritius Escort of MCGS Victory

Indian Naval Ship Shardul was deployed for joint EEZ Surveillance off Mauritius. During the passage, the ship towed Mauritius Coast Guard Ship ‘Victory’ from India to Mauritius. Victory was constructed at M/s Goa Shipyard Limited and delivered in September 2016. Shardul also ferried a Mauritius Police Helicopter Squadron helicopter, after it had completed its overhaul in India. The ships entered Port Louis on 08 November 2016 after a passage of nearly 2400 Nautical Miles.

INS Shardul with MCGS Victory Under Tow

MCGS Victory Entering Port Louis after Maiden Passage from India

Mauritius Police Helicopter Disembarking from INS Shardul at Port Louis

INS Shardul and MCGS Barracuda on Joint EEZ Patrol

Training Classes for Mauritius Coast Guard

Medical Camp by INS Shardul at Mauritius