The Indian Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard conducted a joint HNS response drill in Mumbai.
The exercise took place on January 19, 2026.
It aimed to strengthen maritime safety, environmental protection, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

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• India, Japan Coast Guards conduct joint HNS drill

• Exercise held in Mumbai waters

• Focus on hazardous chemical spill response

• Drill conducted onboard ICGS Samudra Prahari

• ICG and JCG National Strike Teams participated

• Enhances operational cooperation and interoperability

• Supports free and open Indo-Pacific vision

• High-level Japan delegation led by Admiral Yoshio Seguchi

• Emphasis on maritime safety, disaster response

• Japanese team visited Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders