CHENNAI : Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai on September 25, 2026 for Perth, Australia, as part of the QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer Mission. This marks an important step in advancing maritime cooperation and interoperability among QUAD nations – India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
Six Sea Riders – two officers each from India and Japan, and one officer each from Australia and the United States – embarked onboard Shaunak to participate in shipboard activities and professional exchanges designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen coordination, and build mutual trust.
This marks an important step in advancing maritime cooperation and interoperability among QUAD nations – India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
Six Sea Riders – two officers each from India and Japan, and one officer each from Australia and the United States – embarked onboard Shaunak to participate in shipboard activities and professional exchanges designed to enhance interoperability, strengthen coordination, and build mutual trust.
This mission underscores India’s maritime vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), and ICG’s dedication to collective engagement, professional linkages, and a secure maritime environment across the Indo‑Pacific.
