Japan Coast Guard ship 'Itsukushima' docks in Chennai

Japan Coast Guard ship 'Itsukushima' arrived at the Chennai Port on Monday as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training.

 

The visit is being coordinated by Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (East), headed by Inspector General Datwinder Singh Saini.

 

"This visit underscores the deep and enduring bond between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), further strengthening the strategic partnership in the vital Indo-Pacific region and enhance inter-operability between the two renowned maritime forces," according to a release from the Indian Coast Guard.

 

On arrival at Chennai Port, the JCG Ship, commanded by Capt Naoki Mizoguchi, was given a ceremonial welcome in a traditional manner.

 

JCG Ship Itsukushima will participate in a number of activities, including official calls, reciprocal visits on-board ships, cultural and professional interactions, and a joint Yoga session during its stay.

 

The visit of the Japan Coast Guard ship was part of Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between India and Japan in 2006 to promote interaction between the two Coast Guards, including high-level visits, annual joint exercises, training exchanges and participation in short-term workshops/seminars, the statement said.

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