Japan coast guard ship echigo, berthed at chennai port this morning to participate in xv joint exercise "sahyog - kaijin" between indian coast guard and japan coast guard scheduled on 15 jan 16 off chennai.
On arrival the ship was welcomed by coast guard region (east) at a colorful ceremony with band in attendance and children from kalki renganathan montfort public school, parambur. Senior coast guard officer were also present during the welcome ceremony. Japan coast guard ship echigo is commanded by capt toshiya mikuni and has during the period of stay, the japanese delegation would be calling on important dignitaries in chennai. In addition, social interaction
Between crew of indian coast guard and japan coast guard has been planned on 12 jan 16. A friendly volleyball match between indian coast guard and japan coast guard will also be played on 14 jan 16.
As a part of cross training japanese ship crew will visit icgs samudra paheredar and icg personnel will visit japan coast guard ship on 13 & 14 jan 16. Visit to maritime rescue co-ordination centre / regional operation
Centre has also been planned for japan coast guard ship crew on 13 & 14 jan 16. The ship will depart chennai on am 16 JAN 16.