Indian Navy's INS Sandhayak Makes Maiden Port Call in Malaysia for Hydrographic Cooperation

The INS Sandhayak, an Indian Navy survey vessel, made its maiden port call at Port Klang in Malaysia for hydrographic cooperation from July 16 to 19. The visit demonstrates India's growing role in regional hydrographic capacity building and aims to facilitate technical exchanges, strengthen institutional ties, and promote international goodwill. The ship is equipped with coastal and deep-water surveying capacity, oceanographic data collection, and Search and Rescue capabilities.