Indo-Thai CORPAT
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35th Edition
Conducted
May 3-10, 2023
When
Bi-annual
Since 2005
Why
Maritime Security
Indian Ocean
Prevent Unlawful Activities
IUU Fishing
Drug Trafficking
Piracy
Armed Robbery
Enhance Operational Synergy
Information Exchange
What
International Maritime Boundary Line
Along IMBL
Participation
Indian Navy
INS Kesari
Royal Thai Navy
HTMS Saiburi
Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Where
Andaman Sea
Who
Indian Navy
Security And Growth
All in the Region
SAGAR Vision
Royal Thai Navy
Close Relationship
India and Thailand
How
Exercises
Bilateral
Multilateral
Patrols
Coordinated
Joint EEZ Surveillance
Humanitarian Assistance
Disaster Relief Operations
Significance
Enhanced Interoperability
Strong Bonds
Friendship
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The Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) is a bilateral maritime exercise conducted bi-annually since 2005 by the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy. The primary aim of this initiative is to reinforce maritime linkages and ensure the safety and security of the Indian Ocean for international trade. Key activities during these patrols include preventing unlawful activities such as illegal, unreported, unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, piracy, and armed robbery. These patrols also focus on enhancing operational synergy through the exchange of information, which aids in the prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration, and conducting search and rescue operations at sea.
The 35th edition of the Indo-Thai CORPAT was conducted from May 3-10, 2023, in the Andaman Sea, along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). This edition saw the participation of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, an indigenously built LST (L), and His Thai Majesty’s Ship (HTMS) Saiburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate, along with maritime patrol aircraft from both navies. This patrol is a part of India’s broader vision of Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR), indicating a proactive engagement with Indian Ocean Region countries to enhance regional maritime security. The exercise reflects the close and evolving relationship between the Indian and Royal Thai navies and is a step towards consolidating interoperability and strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Thailand.
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