The INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region under the IOS SAGAR initiative. The visit marks the third port call of the vessel during its current mission, which aims to enhance maritime cooperation and regional engagement with partner nations. Multinational crew and strategic transit INS Sunayna is carrying a multinational crew drawn from 16 friendly foreign countries, reflecting India’s growing emphasis on collaborative maritime security. The vessel navigated through the strategically significant Malacca and Singapore Straits before reaching Jakarta, demonstrating coordinated seamanship and interoperability among participating personnel. The transit through these busy international waterways is considered operationally significant, given their importance to global trade and maritime security. IOS SAGAR initiative and MAHASAGAR vision The deployment is part of India’s IOS SAGAR (Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR) initiative, which aligns with the broader MAHASAGAR vision – “Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.” The initiative focuses on strengthening partnerships, enhancing maritime cooperation, and promoting …