bobdina
08-25-2009, 10:14 AM
Russian ship takes part in Coast Guard exercise
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Aug 24, 2009 17:23:34 EDT
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Coast Guard says a Russian Border Guard vessel taking part in an exercise in Washington waters is the first visit by such a vessel to the Lower 48.
The Vorovskiy arrived at Port Angeles on Sunday for the three-day Pacific Unity exercise. The Coast Guard says vessels from Canada and Japan also are taking part, and China and South Korea are participating as observers.
The exercise involves simulated search and rescue, navigation and security operations.
The participating nations are members of the North Pacific Coast Guard Forum, which was formed in 2000 to improve cooperation against common threats on the high seas.
The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Aug 24, 2009 17:23:34 EDT
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Coast Guard says a Russian Border Guard vessel taking part in an exercise in Washington waters is the first visit by such a vessel to the Lower 48.
The Vorovskiy arrived at Port Angeles on Sunday for the three-day Pacific Unity exercise. The Coast Guard says vessels from Canada and Japan also are taking part, and China and South Korea are participating as observers.
The exercise involves simulated search and rescue, navigation and security operations.
The participating nations are members of the North Pacific Coast Guard Forum, which was formed in 2000 to improve cooperation against common threats on the high seas.