Indian Coast Guard ship “Vajra” to visit Chittagong Port

Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – Indian Coast Guard ship ‘ICGS Vajra’ will pay a goodwill visit to Chittagong Port from 20-23 March 2014.

Vajra is an Offshore Patrol Vessel, indigenously manufactured by Mazagaon Dockyard Ltd, Mumbai, an Indian High Commission press statement said in Dhaka on Tuesday.

“The ship is capable of performing anti-smuggling operations, search and rescue missions at sea and protection of maritime environment,” it noted.

During the visit, Indian Coast Guard personnel will interact with Bangladesh Coast Guard personnel and also participate in cultural and sports activities.

The goodwill visit is aimed to further enhance friendship and bilateral co-operation between the two neighbouring Coast Guards.

The ship would also conduct an exercise with the Bangladesh Coast Guard.
 

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