"With an aim of strengthening the newly raised coastal police stations of Kerala, the Southern Naval Command has begun a one month training course for 30 of their personnel.
The Snccommenced a one month 'On the Job Training Capsule' for 30 personnel of Coastal Police Kerala, from April 30 to May 30, a Defence press release said here today.
The training is being carried out by the Sagar Prahari Bal at the naval base here under the aegis of the Naval Officer-in-Charge, Kerala
During training, the coastal police personnel will be trained on survival at sea, boat handling and maintenance on board Fast Interceptor Craft of the Indian Navy, firing in harbour and at sea and boarding exercises to investigate other vessels.
They will also be trained on fire-fighting, patrolling at sea, assistance to fishing boats, navigational safety, rules of engagement and force protection measures, rescue of life at sea, as well as first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation, it said.
The capsule includes both lectures as well as practical training, with focus on the practical aspects of coastal security so as to enable these personnel gain requisite experience and skills and be confident to handle emergencies at sea related to coastal security, survival at sea and maritime rescue operations, the release said.
These personnel will also be embarked on board Indian Naval warships proceeding to sea for familiarisation, it said.
This is a maiden course and subsequent training capsules would also be undertaken on monthly basis, with active participation and coordination between the and the Coastal Police, it said.
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