Indian, Vietnam Coast Guards conduct joint sea exercise off Kochi

The Vietnam Coast Guard ship CSB 8005 and the Indian Coast Guard conducted a joint exercise near Kochi. The exercise, Sahayog Hop Tac, focused on maritime security. Crews practiced pollution response, search and rescue, and counter-drug operations. The visit included cross-visits, a beach cleanup, and a volleyball match. The exercise strengthened the partnership between the two coast guards.