India Hands over Personal Watercraft to Sri Lanka

India hands over personal watercraft to Sri Lanka

India has boosted Sri Lanka's coast guard with two personal watercraft for search and rescue operations. This follows a joint naval diving exercise in Colombo. The exercise reinforced maritime cooperation between the two nations. India also provided medical aid and ammunition to Sri Lanka, underscoring a deepening partnership in the Indian Ocean region.

India Bolsters Sri Lanka’s Maritime Readiness With Watercrafts

India has handed over two Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) along with safety gear to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in a ceremony held at the Coast Gu...

India Hands Over 2 Personal Watercrafts and Safety Gear to Sri Lanka Coast Guard – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on April 27, 2026 12:53 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ India handed over two Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) and safety gear to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard today. In a social media post, the High Commission of India in Colombo said, the Indian government is assisting in enhancing the Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s capability in near-shore Search and Rescue (SAR). The Defence Advisor of the High Commission handed over the equipment to the Director of Operati…

India Hands Over Maritime Aid to Strengthen Sri Lanka Ties - Report Wire

Marking another chapter in neighborly cooperation, India presented the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with two Personal Watercraft and critical safety kits during a formal ceremony at Mirissa headquarters on Sunday. The focus is on amplifying search and rescue efficiency in coastal waters. The Indian High Commission shared details on X, noting India’s role in elevating Sri Lanka’s maritime readiness. The handover was executed by the High Commission’s Def…