- On 07 March, United States Coast Guard Ship Bartholome arrived Port Blair for joint exercises to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
- The joint exercise codenamed “Sea Defenders-2024” was conducted off the coast of Port Blair on 09-10 March 2024.
- During the exercise, scenarios involving piracy and challenging asymmetric threats were simulated.
- In this, exercises like simulated drone attacks on commercial and merchant ships, joint maritime search and rescue operations, fire fighting, disposal of marine pollution and drug interdiction were conducted.
- Additionally, a simulated medical evacuation procedure was also conducted to increase readiness in emergency situations.
- The multi-role-class United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Bertholf is equipped with advanced technology and weapons, including a helicopter landing pad, state-of-the-art sensors and communications equipment.
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