Indian and Japanese coastguards to hold joint naval exercises in Bay of Bengal

Japan Coast Guard Ship Yashima has arrived at Chennai port on January 10th. The ship is scheduled to participate in Joint Exercise planned with Indian Coast Guard codenamed “SahyogKaijin” which will be held at sea off the coast of Chennai on January 12th.

This Joint Exercise is being coordinated by Headquarters, Coast Guard Region East headed by Inspector General Donny Michael, TM Upon arrival at Chennai Port, the Japan Coast Guard ship was given a ceremonial welcome in a traditional way by the delegation of Indian Coast Guard. NCC cadets of Naval Wing and school students from local schools were also present during the welcome ceremony. A decorated ceremonial band played the tunes to further extend the warm welcome to JCG ship.

During the four day stay at Chennai, Japan Coast Guard Ship Yashima will be participating in a number of activities including official calls, reciprocal visits onboard ships, sporting, cultural interactions and professional interactions between personnel of both the Coast Guards. The Commanding Officer of Japan Coast Guard ship, Yashima, Captain Yuichi Motoyama called on Inspector General Donny Michael, TM Commander, Coast Guard Region East at ICG Regional Headquarters at Chennai on 10 Jan 24.

A friendly volleyball match between teams of Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard Ship Yashima was conducted on 10 Jan 24 at indoor Stadium, NellaiNadarHigher Secondary School, Kotivakkam, Chennai. A warm welcoming ceremony for the visiting volleyball team was conducted by the Scouts and Guides of the School. The match was played with utmost zeal, promoted jointmenship and the values of true sportsmanship.

The visit of Japan Coast Guard ship is part of Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between India and Japan in 2006, to promote interaction between the two Coast Guard organizations, including High Level Visits, Annual Joint Exercises, training exchanges and participation in short term workshops/seminars.