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| Indian Navy conducted anti-hijacking exercise ‘Apharan’ off Kochi coast, Kerala |
Indian Navy conducted anti-hijacking exercise ‘Apharan’ off Kochi coast, Kerala
The Indian Navy (IN), in collaboration with Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Cochin Port Trust and all other concerned stakeholders, conducted 'Apharan' a large scale Anti Hijacking Exercise off the Port of Kochi on 18 Dec 19.
Participate by:
The Exercise code named 'Apharan' saw participation of multiple agencies, including more than 12 ships and helicopters of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Cochin Port Trust.
Aims:
The Exercise ‘Apharan’ was aimed at streamlining the response mechanism/ preparedness to thwart any attempt by Anti-National Elements to hijack a merchant vessel or attempt forced entry of a rogue/commandeered merchant vessel into Kochi harbour.
The exercise was conducted under the aegis of the Commander-in-Chief, Coastal Defence (Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command), Kerala.
The exercise provided an opportunity to all stakeholders to assess the preparedness of their respective organisations, identify gaps to address them on priority as well as to formulate an integrated Crisis Management Plan for Kochi Port.
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