THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) “Samudra Paheredar” as they officially visit the country at Eva Macapagal, Pier 15, Port Area, Manila today, 25 March 2024.
Samudra Paheredar is the Second Pollution Control Vessel of Indian Coast Guard, uniquely designed for the purpose of containing, recovering, and dispersing oil spills followed by transporting the recovered oil for further disposal.
Furthermore, said ship is based at Visakhapatnam on the Eastern Seaboard of India, under the Administrative and Operational Control of the Commander Coast Guard Region (East).
During the four-day day port visit, a series of activities will be undertaken such as community support program, walkathon and beach clean-up, facility tour, subject matter expert exchanges, Passing Honors and sporting event to foster camaraderie and people to people engagement between PCG and ICG personnel.
