First-ever Joint Search and Rescue Exercise by Japan, the U. S. and Korea ～ The USCG and KCG patrol vessels will call at the MAIZURU Port ! ～
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The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will conduct its "First" joint maritime search and rescue exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Korea Coast Guard (KCG). This will be also the first joint exercise after the signing of the "Letter of Intent" regarding the improving cooperation among the Japan-U.S.-Korea Coast Guards. In addition, USCG and KCG patrol vessels will call at the MAIZURU Port for a tour of JCG facilities and mutual visit to the patrol vessels. |
１ Exercise Date and Location
Date：June 6, 2024 (Thu.)
Location：Northern waters of Tango Peninsula
２ Exercise Outline
Under the assumption that two vessels collide with each other on the high seas and a fire breaks out, JCG, USCG and KCG will cooperate with conduct the following exercise.
(１) Communication exercise between MAIZURU RCC and DONGHAE RCC（sharing information on vessels in distress）
(2) Search and rescue planning exercise（drifting forecast, search area setting）
(3) Joint search and rescue exercise（search and rescue of life rafts and escaped or missing crew members（rescue dammy）.）
３ Participating Authorities and Assets
・MAIZURU RCC（Rescue Coordination Centre）（1,500 gross tons,operated by MAIZURU CG Office）
JCG "WAKASA"
(2) U.S. Coast Guard
・Patrol vessel"WAESCHE"
（4,500 gross tons）
・Helicopter：１
・Drone：１
USCG"WAESCHE"
（Photo provided by USCG）
(3) Korea Coast Guard
（KCG Region-EAST）
・DONGHAE RCC （Rescue Coordination Centre）
・Patrol Vessel"TAEPYONGYANG 16"
（3,249 gross tons）
KCG"TAEPYONGYANG 16"
（Photo provided by KCG）