Coast Guards of India and the United States took part in a joint exercise off the Chennai coast on Friday to promote coordination between the two maritime forces.
Coast Guard ships and aircraft of the two countries took part in the exercise around five nautical miles off the city coast in the Bay of Bengal.
From the Indian side, ICG Shaurya and ICG Abheek ships and Chetak helicopter took part in the exercise that focused on anti-piracy, search and rescue, and fire fighting operations, a Coast Guard official told PTI.
The US cutter ship 'Stratton' and an aircraft associated with the vessel were part of the operation, the official added.
Post the four-hour-long exercise that started at 7 am Friday, 'Stratton' made its maiden visit to India at the Chennai port.
"The sea exercise has concluded Friday and the USCG ship will leave India on August 27 after taking part in a host of activities, that include interaction between US and Indian officials," the official said.
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