NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, AUG 15
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commenced Joint Coastal Patrol (JCP) by embarking Marine Police personnel onboard ICG ships to develop synergy and provide sea training to them for enhanced coastal security, a Defence release said.
#IndianCoastGuard has embarked on a novel initiative to embark state Marine Police personnel onboard ICG ships to undertake coastal security in territorial waters, which falls under state jurisdiction. #Gujarat @SpokespersonMoD @IndiaCoastGuard @GujaratPolice @PIBAhmedabad pic.twitter.com/Uw2xxGwsOF
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) August 15, 2020
“JCP is being instituted to enable implementation of the Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) through capacity building of Marine Police in the overall Coastal Security Construct. JCP would also enable in addressing issues of communication, interoperability, attaining sea-legs, and joint investigation procedures by Marine Police,” Wing Commander Puneet Chadha, PRO, Ministry of Defence said.
#IndianCoastGuard initiative includes training on marine subjects & adequate sea training.
Commences on 15 Aug 20 & would be continued till the time State Marine police has a pool of trained personnel to independently operate their assets. #Gujarat @BOC_MIB @PIBAhmedabad pic.twitter.com/DtT4cn67MI— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) August 15, 2020
The endeavour includes classroom instructions and on the job training onboard ICG ships. ICG would provide hands-on experience to Marine Police personnel on various aspects of safety, navigation, maintenance, law enforcement, surveillance, and investigation at sea within territorial waters that fall under the jurisdiction of respective states, the statement added.
@IndiaCoastGuard commenced Joint Coast Patrol (JCP) at various locations in the coasts, by embarking State Marine Police personnel onboard ICG ships to develop synergy & provide sea training for enhanced coastal security. #Krishnampatnam pic.twitter.com/wnI1RHLdy0
— Defence PRO Chennai (@Def_PRO_Chennai) August 15, 2020
With the implementation of joint patrol, Marine Police personnel will consolidate adequate trained staff enhancing their overall operational efficiency. The effort is aimed at developing the existing capabilities of the Marine Police towards coastal security.