Joint Sea Exercise ‘Jaa Mata’

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima arrived at Chennai Port today as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training. This port call reinforces the strategic partnership between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and JCG in the Indo-Pacific region.

Engagements During Port Call:

• Professional Exchanges: Crew members will participate in a series of activities aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and professional cooperation:
  • Courtesy calls.
  • Reciprocal ship visits.
  • Joint training sessions.
  • Yoga and sporting events.
• Joint Sea Exercise ‘Jaa Mata’: The visit will culminate in a joint sea exercise named ‘Jaa Mata’ (see you later) on July 12, 2025.
• Sea Riders Program: As a symbol of growing cooperation and professional exchange, four ICG officers will sail onboard Itsukushima to Singapore as ‘Sea Riders’.

Strengthening Strategic Cooperation:

• This engagement builds upon the 2006 Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan.
• It aligns seamlessly with India’s broader maritime vision, including the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

(Source: PIB)