Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Yashima arrived at Chennai port to participate in a joint exercise planned with the Indian Coast Guard, code-named as ‘Sahyog Kaijin’, which will be held off Chennai coast on Friday(12 January 2024).

• This joint exercise is being coordinated by Headquarters, Coast Guard Region East headed by Inspector General Donny Michael. 
• Upon arrival at Chennai Port, the Japanese ship was given a ceremonial welcome by a delegation of the Indian Coast Guard. NCC cadets of the Naval Wing and students from local schools were also present during the ceremony.
• During the four-day stay in Chennai, the Japan Coast Guard ship members will participate in several activities, including official calls, reciprocal visits onboard ships, sports, professional interactions between personnel of both the coast guards.
• A friendly match was also played between the teams.