Indian Coast Guard has commenced Joint Coastal Patrol (JCP) by embarking Marine Police personnel on-board ICG ships to strengthen coastal security. This will also help to develop synergy and provide sea training to Marine Police personnel for coastal security.

According to Defence sources, the Joint Coastal Patrolling is being instituted to implement the Coastal Security Scheme -CSS through capacity building of Marine Police. 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. The effort is aimed to develop the existing capabilities of the Marine Police towards coastal security.