India Enhances Sri Lanka's Coast Guard with Personal Watercraft Transfer
India hands over personal watercraft to Sri Lanka
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India has delivered two personal watercraft to the Sri Lankan Coast Guard in Mirissa to boost their search and rescue capabilities. This handover is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations, which also includes a recent joint diving exercise in Colombo.
- 01India handed over two personal watercraft to Sri Lanka's Coast Guard.
- 02The transfer aims to enhance near-shore search and rescue capabilities.
- 03The handover occurred at the SLCG Headquarters in Mirissa.
- 04India and Sri Lanka are deepening maritime cooperation through joint exercises.
- 05INS Nireekshak participated in the 4th India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise in Colombo.
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On April 27, 2026, India transferred two personal watercraft (PWC) to the Sri Lankan Coast Guard at their headquarters in Mirissa, enhancing their near-shore search and rescue (SAR) capabilities. This initiative, part of India's broader commitment to maritime security cooperation, aligns with the government's MAHASAGAR vision, promoting collective growth in the Indian Ocean Region. Additionally, the Indian Navy's INS Nireekshak participated in the 4th India-Sri Lanka Diving Exercise in Colombo, which ran from April 21 to April 27, 2026. This exercise focused on improving interoperability and coordination between the two naval forces through specialized underwater operations. The Indian Navy also plans to provide 50,000 rounds of 9 mm ammunition to the Sri Lankan Navy, further solidifying their partnership.
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The enhancement of the Sri Lankan Coast Guard's capabilities will improve maritime safety and emergency response in the region, benefiting local communities and maritime activities.
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