ICG Ship Shaunak sails from Chennai to Perth for QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission
On 25 September 2026 Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai for Perth, Australia, under the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission with Sea Riders from all four Quad countries on board.
Summary
Six Sea Riders — two officers each from India and Japan and one each from Australia and the United States — embarked on Shaunak for shipboard activities and professional exchanges to improve interoperability. The initiative is aligned with the Quad Foreign Ministers' Joint Statement of 26 May 2026 and reflects India's MAHASAGAR maritime vision.
Key facts
- Ship
- ICGS Shaunak, Indian Coast Guard
- Route
- Chennai to Perth, Australia; sailed 25 September 2026
- Sea Riders
- Six — 2 India, 2 Japan, 1 Australia, 1 USA
- Basis
- Quad Foreign Ministers' Joint Statement, 26 May 2026
- Vision
- MAHASAGAR — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian Coast Guard ship sailed from Chennai to Perth on 25 September 2026 for the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission?
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Correct answer: B — ICGS Shaunak
ICG Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai for Perth with six Sea Riders from the Quad countries.
Consider the following statements about the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission of September 2026: 1. The ship sailed from Chennai for Perth, Australia. 2. Sea Riders from all four Quad countries embarked on the ship. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Six Sea Riders embarked: two each from India and Japan and one each from Australia and the USA.