U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf departs Port Blair, India, conducts exercise with Indian Coast Guard

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf departs Port Blair, India, conducts exercise with Indian Coast Guard
03/19/2024 04:42 PM EDT

PORT BLAIR, India – U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) departed Port Blair, India, Saturday morning, and conducted two-day exercise ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). Bertholf’s stop in Port Blair marks the first time a U.S. Coast Guard cutter has called upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. During the port call, the crew of the Bertholf participated in multiple professional engagements and training opportunities. Bertholf crew and Indian Coast Guard members participated in operation ‘Sea Defender 2024,’ a two-day at-sea exercise designed to build upon best practices and strengthen maritime partnerships.
A crew aboard a long-range intercept boat (LRI) from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) conducts pursuit training with a small boat from the Indian Coast Guard Vessel, Vishwast, as the ship transits the Andaman Sea during exercise ‘Sea Defender,’ March 9, 2024. The exercise allowed members from both services to see how members operate their respective small boats. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier)