Coast Guards of India, Japan hold joint exercises on responding to distress in real-time
The Indian and Japanese Coast Guards conducted a successful joint exercise, 'Sahyog Kaijin,' off the Chennai coast. Responding to a simulated distress call, ICGS Shaurya and JCGS Yashima swiftly rescued the crew of a distressed vessel, MT Matsyadristi, facing a fire and oil slick. Utilizing advanced equipment and coordinated efforts, the exercise included pollution response training, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement. The collaboration, dating back to a 2006 memorandum, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in expertise sharing and best practices between the two coast guard ag...
Source: indiatimes.com
