Since Cochin already had multiple establishments, the P-class destroyer HMS Pathfinder (G10) then in India was tasked with scouting a suitable location.

Pathfinder found the sea area around Rozi island in Nawanagar State.

[1] The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji offered the Rozi Island, his 38-acre game reserve, for a token rent of Re.

[2] HMIS Valsura was commissioned on 15 December 1942 by the Maharani Gulab Kunverba Sahiba with Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck, the Commander-in-Chief, India and Admiral Sir Herbert Fitzherbert, the Flag Officer Commanding, Royal Indian Navy in attendance.

The motto was changed to Tasya Bhasa Sarvamidam Vibhati which meant The light that emanates from here, illuminates all, which was taken from the Upanishad.