INS Sandhayak Makes Maiden Port Call at Port Klang
Why in the news
The Indian Navy’s INS Sandhayak sailed to Port Klang, Malaysia for her first overseas port call, to strengthen hydrographic ties between the two countries.
Key facts
- Ship: INS Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL), designed and built in India.
- Visit: maiden port call at Port Klang, Malaysia.
- Dates: 16 to 19 July 2025.
- Purpose: hydrographic cooperation.
- Framework: Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD) and the National Hydrographic Office.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vessel type | Survey Vessel Large (SVL) |
| Port | Port Klang, Malaysia |
| Duration | 16 to 19 July 2025 |
| Theme | Regional hydrographic capacity building |
Significance
- Shows India’s rising role in building hydrographic capacity across the region.
Exam angle
- Vessel class: Survey Vessel Large, first indigenous one.
- Host country and port: Malaysia, Port Klang.
- Bodies named: INHD and the National Hydrographic Office.