Indian Coast Guard Hosts Specialized Maritime Training for Foreign Officers and Sailors

Fifty-two officers and sailors from friendly foreign countries have arrived in India for specialized maritime training conducted by the Indian Coast Guard as part of the “Capacity Building Through Meaningful Training” initiative. The training includes two professional courses under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme, designed according to international best practices and regulations set by the International Maritime Organization.

The first course is a three-week Maritime Law and Operations Course in Kochi, covering topics such as international maritime law, ocean resource management, search and rescue, pollution response, and maritime security procedures. The second course is a two-week Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response, and Cooperation Course in Chennai, focusing on hands-on training for officers from six nations validated by the International Maritime Organization.

Both courses will include classroom instruction from experts and practical demonstrations aboard Coast Guard ships. The training aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and consensus among regional partners to address contemporary challenges at sea, aligning with India’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). In the past three years, the Coast Guard has trained a significant number of officers and sailors from friendly foreign maritime agencies under this program.

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