{"id":17372,"date":"2025-02-26T19:29:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T18:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=17372"},"modified":"2025-02-26T19:29:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T18:29:37","slug":"official-handover-of-fast-interceptor-craft-to-the-republic-of-seychelles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/official-handover-of-fast-interceptor-craft-to-the-republic-of-seychelles\/","title":{"rendered":"Official Handover of Fast Interceptor Craft to the Republic of Seychelles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481182288_1063835955776441_2029259433771831695_n-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Government of Seychelles today officially received a state-of-the-art\u00a0Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC)\u00a0from the Government of India during a ceremony held at the Seychelles Coast Guard base on \u00cele Perseverance. The vessel, designed for coastal defense, patrol, and surveillance operations, will enhance the Seychelles Defence Forces\u2019 (SDF) capabilities in safeguarding the nation&#8217;s maritime domain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The handover ceremony was attended by\u00a0President Wavel Ramkalawan, who also serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Seychelles Defence Forces. Also present were\u00a0Vice President Ahmed Afif, Indian Ambassador Kartik Pande, key government ministers, Chief of Defence Forces Major General Michael Rosette, senior military officials from both the SDF and the Indian Navy,\u00a0as well as other distinguished guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his address, Major General Rosette expressed\u00a0deep appreciation to the Government of India\u00a0for its unwavering support in strengthening Seychelles\u2019 maritime security. He reaffirmed Seychelles\u2019 commitment to protecting its territorial waters, particularly in countering threats such as\u00a0illegal fishing, piracy, and transnational maritime crimes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17373 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/481108312_1063836612443042_7887457655085857240_n-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The donation of the\u00a0Fast Interceptor Craft\u00a0highlights the enduring bilateral ties between Seychelles and India, reinforcing India\u2019s role as a strategic defense partner in the region. This latest contribution further strengthens Seychelles\u2019 maritime security infrastructure, enabling\u00a0faster response operations, improved coastal surveillance, and enhanced protection of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As part of the official commissioning,\u00a0President Ramkalawan formally presented the National Flag to Second Lieutenant Marlon Noel, after which it was ceremonially hoisted on the newly commissioned patrol vessel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Government and people of Seychelles extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for this significant contribution and look forward to continued cooperation in promoting regional security and stability.<\/p>\n<p>Source : State House, Office of the President of The Republic of Seychelles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Government of Seychelles today officially received a state-of-the-art\u00a0Fast 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