India`s warship INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar es Salaam on April 3, 2026, an official statement said.
The visit is part of its ongoing deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region and aims to strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Tanzania, it said.
During the port call, the crew will take part in professional exchanges and joint training activities with the Tanzania Navy. These exercises are aimed at improving interoperability and enhancing coordination between the two naval forces, the statement, issued by the Defence PRO said.
A series of social and community engagements are also planned, including friendly sports matches and yoga sessions.
Cultural exchange and outreach
A cultural evening will be hosted onboard the ship to promote goodwill and strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations.
The visit reflects efforts to deepen cultural understanding alongside defence cooperation.
The ship will also hand over critical stores transported from India during its visit, further supporting cooperation between the two countries, the statement said.
High-level meetings
Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, is scheduled to meet senior officials from the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces and the Government of Tanzania, it said.
The port call is in line with India’s MAHASAGAR vision—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions—aimed at promoting security and cooperation across the Indian Ocean Region.
INS Trikand concludes Seychelles visit
Last month, INS Trikand had successfully completed an engaging and productive port call. During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni called on senior government officials of Seychelles, as well as the High Commissioner of India to the island nation.
The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Government of Seychelles as part of ongoing cooperation.
The port call, which began on March 16, concluded on March 20 and featured a range of operational and collaborative engagements between the two countries.
INS Trikand also participated in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026, alongside personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). This marked the maiden participation of the Indian Navy in the exercise.
As part of the harbour phase, specialised Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training was conducted onboard, including joint boarding drills involving personnel from both sides.
The exercise then progressed to the sea phase, during which INS Trikand operated alongside SCGS Le Vigilant and carried out joint boarding operations at sea.
These operations involved a combined team of Indian Navy Marine Commandos and special forces from the Seychelles Defence Forces.
Subsequently, troops from the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces carried out coordinated landing operations on Praslin Island, demonstrating joint operational capabilities.