New Delhi, Mar 9 (UNI) The comprehensive maritime security exercise ‘Sea Defenders-2024’ between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) culminated at Port Blair on Saturday, that aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two forces.
The Exercise included a variety of scenarios including a Pollution Response Demonstration, in which ICG ships and aircraft showcased their expertise in responding to oil spills and other environmental hazards at sea. It also simulated Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) Operations for inspecting vessels suspected of illegal activity, a Defence Ministry statement said.
During the exercise, the ICG helicopter and Dornier aircraft conducted Search and Rescue and Pollution Response demonstrations, showcasing its ability to undertake aerial surveillance and rescue missions.