QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission

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July 1, 2025

QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission

QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission

Why in News ? The Coast Guards of QUAD nations—India, Japan, the United States, and Australia—launched the “QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission” on June 30, 2025, to boost maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Stemming from the Wilmington Declaration of September 2024, this initiative aims to promote a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific amid regional security concerns, particularly China’s expanding maritime presence.

Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains

Prelims : QUAD/ Wilmington Declaration

Mains :   GS 2

Key Points:

Pioneering Collaboration:

    • First joint mission involving coast guard observers, including women officers, from all QUAD nations aboard the USCGC Stratton, heading to Guam.

Strengthening Maritime Security:

    • Focuses on enhancing interoperability, joint readiness, and maritime domain awareness to tackle regional security challenges.

Strategic Alignment:

    • Supports India’s SAGAR vision and Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, emphasizing maritime rule of law, capacity-building, and humanitarian efforts.

Foundation for Future Ties:

    • Lays groundwork for a “QUAD Coast Guard Handshake,” promoting trust, operational synergy, and maritime governance.

Geopolitical Significance:

    • Demonstrates QUAD’s unified stance and preparedness to counter regional maritime challenges, reinforcing a rules-based order.

This mission highlights the QUAD’s commitment to maritime security and collective resilience in the Indo-Pacific.

Wilmington Declaration:

The Wilmington Declaration was adopted on September 21, 2024, during the Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. It was formally issued by the heads of government of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue—that is, the United States, Japan, India, and Australia

 

 


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