Indian Coast Guard’s Pollution Control Vessel – Samudra Paheredar made a port call at Muara, Brunei, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to ASEAN countries. Defence Ministry said, during the three-day visit, the crew of Pollution Control Vessel will engage in professional interactions focusing on Marine Pollution Response, Maritime Search and Rescue and Maritime Law Enforcement. The visit of Indian Coast Guard specialized vessel to ASEAN countries is in pursuance of India ASEAN Initiative for Marine Pollution, as announced by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in 2022 in Cambodia. The Ministry said, the visit aims not only to strengthen ties between the Indian Coast Guard and their Brunei counterparts but also to showcase India’s shipbuilding capabilities, supporting the concept of Aatamnirbhar Bharat.