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Myanmar Navy Ships arrived Port Blair for the ‘Opening Ceremony’ of the 8th Indo- Myanmar coordinated patrol (IMCOR) at Andaman and Nicobar Command.

Indo-Myanmar coordinated patrol:

• The CORPAT initiative between the two navies is meant to address
   Issues of terrorism,
   Illegal fishing,
   Drug trafficking,
   Human trafficking,
   Poaching and other illegal activities inimical to interest of both nations.
• The CORPAT series has enhanced the mutual understanding and fostered improved professional interaction between the two navies for maritime interoperability.
• The patrolling effort will be augmented by Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both the navies.
• The ships would patrol along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) between the two countries covering a distance of approximately 725 Kilometres.
• The ships will also undertake joint manoeuvres and drills during the sea phase of coordinated patrol (CORPAT) prior ‘Closing Ceremony’ of the CORPAT.