JOINT COASTAL PATROL (JCP)

Aug. 16, 2020

Indian Coast Guard has commenced Joint Coastal Patrol (JCP) by embarking Marine Police personnel on-board ICG ships to strengthen coastal security.

About:

  • The Joint Coastal Patrolling is being instituted to implement the Coastal Security Scheme (CSS) through capacity building of Marine Police.

  • This will also help to develop synergy and provide sea training to Marine Police personnel for coastal security.

  • It would also enable in addressing issues of communication, interoperability, attaining sea-legs and joint investigation procedures by Marine Police.

  • It includes classroom instructions and on job training on-board ICG ships.

  • Indian Coast Guard would provide hands-on experience to Marine Police personnel on various aspects of safety, navigation, maintenance, law enforcement, surveillance and investigation at sea within territorial waters the jurisdiction of respective states.