New Delhi (NVI): The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today commenced Joint Coastal Patrol (JCP) by embarking Marine Police personnel onboard ICG ships at various locations in the coasts to provide them sea training for enhanced coastal security and develop synergy.
The effort is aimed at developing the existing capabilities of the Marine Police towards Coastal Security.
JCP is being instituted to enable implementation of Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) through capacity building of Marine Police in the overall Coastal Security Construct, according to a statement released by the ICJ.
With this initiative, Marine Police will be able to consolidate adequate trained staff enhancing their overall operational efficiency.
@IndiaCoastGuard commenced Joint Coast Patrol (JCP) at various locations in the coasts, by embarking State Marine Police personnel onboard ICG ships to develop synergy & provide sea training for enhanced coastal security. #Krishnampatnam pic.twitter.com/wnI1RHLdy0
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It would also enable them in addressing issues of communication, inter-operability, attaining sea-legs and joint investigation procedures by Marine Police.
The endeavour which includes class room instructions and on the job training onboard ICG ships is aimed at providing hands-on experience to personnel on various aspects of safety, navigation, maintenance, law enforcement, surveillance and investigation at sea within territorial waters that will fall under the jurisdiction of respective states.
-CHK
