Indian Coast Guard Ships Samarth and Abhinav departed from Port of Colombo today. The visit is seen to further strengthens the maritime cooperation between the two countries’ coast guards. During the entire week that the ships spent at Galle and Colombo, several activities and included professional training for the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on various aspects such as VBSS, Fire Fighting, Damage Control, and Maritime Pollution Response.
Additionally, activities like yoga, beach cleaning, and a walkathon were carried out during the stay. The ships also conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, enhancing maritime cooperation.This visit is aligned with India’s SAGAR doctrine and ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, aiming to strengthen camaraderie and interoperability between the two friendly navies.
