Navy, Coast Guard discuss inter-operatability issues

During the meeting, various initiatives taken by the Navy and Coast Guard towards augmentation of coastal security efforts and enhanced inter-operatability were reviewed and deliberated.

Visakhapatnam, Nov 1 The 10th Command Level Navy Coast Guard (COMNAVGUARD) meeting to discuss inter-operatability issues between Navy and Coast Guard was held at eastern naval command headquarters here today.

The meeting was co-chaired by Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain and Inspector General Rajan Bargotra, Commander, Coast Guard Region (East) and Inspector General K R Nautiyal, Commander Coast Guard Region (North East), along with senior officers of Navy and Coast Guard, a Naval release said.

During the meeting, various initiatives taken by the Navy and Coast Guard towards augmentation of coastal security efforts and enhanced inter-operatability were reviewed and deliberated.

The discussion also included measures to enhance synergy of operation, sharing of resources and futuristic plans to enhance effectiveness of the Naval and Coast Guard operations on the east coast, it added.

PTI