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Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Coast Guard Pollution-Control Vessel Samudra Prahari visits Tanjung Priok Port, Indonesia” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2023.
What is the News?
Indian Coast Guard Ship(ICGS) Samudra Prahari has arrived at the port of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Why has ICGS ship Samudra Prahari been deployed in Indonesia?
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, has embarked on an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
The initiative was announced during the ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting Plus meeting in Cambodia in November 2022.
During this deployment, the ship is scheduled to make port calls in Bangkok(Thailand), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), and Jakarta(Indonesia).
Moreover, the ship has aboard 13 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, who will participate actively in the “Puneet Sagar Abhiyan” thereby giving the Abhiyan an international reach.
Significance: This initiative underscores India’s expertise and collaborative efforts in tackling regional maritime challenges, particularly those related to marine pollution threats.
– It also aligns seamlessly with India’s visionary approach, as outlined by the Prime Minister encapsulated in “SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region”.
