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QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission: ICG Shaunak Sails with Ocean Riders from 4 Nations

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25 Sept 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:ICGS ShaunakChennaiPerthMay 26, 20266 officers2 Japan, 2 India, 1 Australia, 1 US
Bodies:Indian Coast GuardQUAD
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What This Article Covers

1.ICGS Shaunak sailed from Chennai to Perth for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission with 6 Sea Riders (2 Indian, 2 Japanese, 1 Australian, 1 US).

2.The mission is linked to the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Joint Statement of May 26, 2026, promoting a rules-based maritime order.

3.Reflects India's MAHASAGAR vision and ICG's push for multi-lateral maritime interoperability.

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ICG Ship 'Shaunak' departed Chennai for Perth carrying six 'Sea Riders' from India, Australia, Japan, and the US under a QUAD-at-Sea Observer Mission. This operationalizes the QUAD Foreign Ministers' commitment to a free, open Indo-Pacific and aligns with India's MAHASAGAR vision for collective maritime security.

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Ship NameICGS Shaunak
Departure PortChennai, Tamil Nadu
Destination PortPerth, Australia
Departed OnSeptember 25, 2026
Mission NameQUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission
Sea Riders Total6 officers (2 India, 2 Japan, 1 Australia, 1 US)
QUAD Statement ReferenceJoint Statement of May 26, 2026

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  • ›Ship Name: ICGS Shaunak
  • ›Departure Port: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • ›Target this Ship: ICGS Shaunak
  • ›Target this Date: Departed Chennai on 25 Sept 2026
  • ›Target this Mission: QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission
  • ›Target this Foreign Statement: QUAD Foreign Ministers Joint Statement of May 26, 2026

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for operating the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission:

1. The mission involved an Indian Coast Guard ship sailing from Chennai to Perth, Australia.

2. All six officers on board the ship were from the US and Japan only.

3. The mission aligns with the QUAD Foreign Ministers' Joint Statement which promoted a rules-based maritime order.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

How many 'Sea Riders' from Japan boarded the ICGS Shaunak for the QUAD-at-Sea Observer Mission?

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What is the primary strategic objective of the QUAD-at-Sea Observer Mission as described in the news?

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