Indian Navy’s frontline destroyer INS Ranvijay made a port call at Salalah, Oman, on September 29, 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment. The visit is aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and professional ties between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman.Key HighlightsINS Ranvijay arrived at Salalah, Oman, on September 29.The Indian Navy destroyer is on an ongoing deployment.The port call focuses on maritime cooperation between India and Oman.Salalah is an important port on Oman’s southern coast.India and Oman maintain longstanding maritime and defence ties.INS Ranvijay Arrives at SalalahINS Ranvijay, a frontline destroyer of the Indian Navy, made its latest port call at Salalah as part of its ongoing operational deployment. The visit provides an opportunity for naval personnel from India and Oman to engage in professional interactions and strengthen existing maritime cooperation.Port calls by naval vessels are a regular part of international deployments. They allow navies to maintain operational relationships, conduct professional exchanges and strengthen cooperation with partner countries.India-Oman Maritime CooperationIndia and Oman share longstanding maritime links across the Arabian Sea and the wider Indian Ocean region. Oman’s location along important maritime routes makes it a significant partner for regional maritime engagement.Indian naval ships have made several visits to Omani ports over the years as part of India's broader maritime cooperation with the country. Earlier in 2026, Indian Navy sailing vessel INS Sudarshini also made a port call at Salalah during its Lokayan 26 transoceanic voyage. The visit included professional interactions with officers of the Royal Navy of Oman.Importance of Salalah Port CallSalalah, located in Oman’s Dhofar Governorate, is a major port city and an important maritime centre in the region. Naval visits to the port contribute to continued engagement between regional and international maritime forces.For the Indian Navy, overseas deployments and port calls form part of its wider engagement across the Indian Ocean Region. These activities support maritime cooperation, professional exchanges and India's engagement with partner navies.INS Ranvijay and Indian Navy DeploymentsINS Ranvijay is a guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy and forms part of India's frontline surface combatant fleet.The Indian Navy regularly deploys its ships across the Indian Ocean and beyond for operational presence, training, exercises and maritime engagement. Such deployments also provide opportunities for Indian naval personnel to interact with partner forces and strengthen established defence relationships.The Salalah port call therefore adds to India's continuing naval engagement with Oman and reflects the broader maritime cooperation between the two countries.
