Japanese Coast Guard ship ECHIGO arrived at Chennai Port today to take part in the joint exercise 'Sahyog Kaijin' with the Indian Coast Guard.
Commanded by Captain Toshiya Mikuni, the ship with 44 crew members was given a grand welcome by the Coast Guard Eastern region with a colourful ceremony upon arrival at the Chennai port harbour, an official release said.
The joint naval exercises between the two countries would be held between January 15 and 16 on Bay of Bengal.
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The Japanese delegation would be calling on various state dignitaries during their stay, besides taking part in social interaction and a "friendly volleyball" match.
Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar and senior officials would visit the Japanese coast Guard ship, while Japanese crew members would visit the maritime rescue co-ordination centre, the release said.
