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ICG to strengthen maritime cooperation through QUAD‑at‑Sea

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Indian Coast Guard

As part of the QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer Mission, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai on September 25, 2026 for Perth, Australia. This marks an important step in advancing maritime cooperation and interoperability among QUAD nations – India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.

Six Sea Riders – two officers each from India and Japan, and one officer each from Australia and the United States – embarked onboard Shaunak to participate in shipboard activities and professional exchanges designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen coordination, and build mutual trust.

The initiative, aligned with the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Joint Statement of May 26 2026, reflects the shared commitment of the QUAD countries to uphold a free, open, inclusive and rules‑based maritime order in the Indo‑Pacific.

This mission underscores India’s maritime vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), and ICG’s dedication to collective engagement, professional linkages, and a secure maritime environment across the Indo‑Pacific.

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INDIA – SRI LANKA ANNUAL BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE

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INDIA - SRI LANKA MARITIME EXERCISE

New Delhi: The 13th edition of the Sri Lanka-India bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted at Visakhapatnam from 17 to 21 Sep 26. The exercise commenced with the Harbour Phase, which will be followed by the Sea Phase.

INS Kavaratti, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, and INS Jyoti, the Fleet Tanker, will participate from the Indian Navy, while SLNS Sindurala represents the Sri Lanka Navy. Conceptualised in 2005, SLINEX has evolved into an important forum for fostering maritime cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the two Navies.

The Harbour Phase, conducted under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, commenced with an opening ceremony and reception onboard INS Kavaratti for the visiting crew of SLNS Sindurala. The phase includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sharing of best practices, Yoga, sports and cultural activities. The subsequent Sea Phase will focus on enhancing operational synergy and interoperability through coordinated activities at sea.

Aligned with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR, SLINEX-26 reinforces India’s commitment to a secure, stable and inclusive maritime environment and further consolidates the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka.

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