ICG to strengthen maritime cooperation through QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer Mission

As part of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai to Perth, Australia, to advance maritime cooperation and interoperability among QUAD nations (India, Australia, Japan, and the United States). Six Sea Riders—including officers from India, Japan, Australia, and the United States—embarked on the ship for professional exchanges and shipboard activities to build mutual trust and coordination. Aligned with the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Joint Statement of May 26, 2026, the initiative reflects a commitment to a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific and supports India's maritime vision of MAHASAGAR.