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Chennai 19 Sep 2022
INDIA-US COAST GUARD JOINT EXERCISE “ABHYAS-01/22” CONDUCTED OFF CHENNAI
Indo-US Coast Guard Joint Exercise “Abhyas-01/22” was conducted off Chennai today. The exercise focussed to wards acquainting the Coast Guards with each other’s capabilities and strengthen their working level relations hip towards enhancing inter-operability in the field of maritime search and rescue, boarding operations and oth er maritime law enforcement duties.
The highlights of the exercise encompassed various fleet maneuvers, the scenario of the hijacking of a vessel and subsequent rescue of its crew in a coordinated anti-piracy joint operation of both countries. Interdiction of pirat ed vessel, coordinated joint Boarding operation, SAR demonstration and external fire-fighting to salvage burnin g ships were the other highlights of the exercise.
The four days’ visit of United States Coast Guard Cutter Midgett to Chennai on a goodwill visit culminated toda y. During the visit USCG ship had professional exchanges on Visit-Board-Search-Seizure, Cross Deck visits, Frie ndly Volleyball match with Indian Coast Guard counterparts from 16 to 19 Sep 2022.
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