INS Sunayna

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INS Sunayna, currently on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship IOS SAGAR arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique, recently.

About INS Sunayna

• It is the second Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy.
• It was designed and constructed indigenously by the Goa Shipyard Limited.
• It was commissioned at Kochi on 15th October 2013. 
• It is based under Southern Naval Command.
• It is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of sea lines of communications and offshore assets, and escort duties.

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INS Sunayna Features

• Two diesel engines propel INS Sunayna and enable it to achieve speeds in excess of 25 knots.
• The ship also has an automatic power management system and is fitted with the latest navigation, communication, and electronic support systems.
• The armament fit includes one 76 mm gun with an electro-optic fire control system, Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) and CHAFF launchers.
• It can also carry a helicopter.

What is IOS SAGAR?

• IOS SAGAR is a pioneering effort aimed at bringing together the navies and maritime agencies of the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR) on an Indian Naval platform. 
• The mission will serve as an opportunity to provide comprehensive training to sea-riders from the Friendly Foreign Nations (FFNs) and marks an unprecedented collaboration in maritime security.
• It is a unique mission based on the Government of India’s regional initiative of maritime collaboration titled SAGAR, which stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region. 
• IOS SAGAR also emphasises India’s role as a “preferred security partner” and the “first responder” in the IOR.
• The tagline of IOS SAGAR is ‘One Ocean One Mission’.

Source: PIB