Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak Visits Iran’s Chabahar Port
The Indian Coast Guard ship named Sarthak went to Iran's Chabahar port for the first time.
It stayed there from December 16 to December 19, 2025.
During this visit, the crew of Sarthak worked with the Iranian Navy and other maritime agencies.
They did joint training exercises in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and marine pollution response.
The goal of these exercises is to help both countries work better together to handle problems at sea.
This visit is important because it shows that India and Iran want to cooperate more on keeping the seas safe and protecting the environment.
The Chabahar port is very important for trade and connectivity in the region, so this visit helps keep those routes safe.
ICG Ship Sarthak made its first-ever visit to Iran’s Chabahar port from December 16-19, 2025.
The visit included joint training exercises with the Iranian Navy in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and marine pollution response.
The goal of the exercises is to enhance coordination and mutual understanding in handling maritime challenges.
The visit is part of India’s broader efforts to maintain a strong presence in the Gulf region and foster collaboration on maritime security.
Chabahar port is strategically important for regional trade and connectivity.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak and Iranian Navy
- What
- First-ever visit and joint training exercises
- When
- December 16-19, 2025
- Where
- Chabahar port, Iran
- Why
- To enhance maritime ties and coordination in handling maritime challenges
- Ship Name
- ICG Ship Sarthak
- Port of Visit
- Chabahar, Iran
- Visit Duration
- December 16-19, 2025
- Activities
- Joint training exercises in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and marine pollution response
- Significance
- First-ever visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to Chabahar port
