According to the Indian Ministry of Defense, the port call marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Coast Guard ship to Chabahar, showing the growing maritime engagement in the region and its ability to support secure supply lines to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

During its visit to Iran, Sarthak engaged in a range of professional and community-oriented activities with the Iranian Navy and other Iranian maritime agencies, The Hindu reported.

Key highlights of the port call included joint training activities in maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, and marine pollution response.

The visit to Chabahar followed the Indian ship’s earlier visit to Kuwait.