India hosted the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission 2026, with Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaunak sailing from Chennai to Perth, Australia. The QUAD grouping comprises India, Australia, Japan and the United States. Such observer missions bring personnel from the member countries together on board, allowing them to learn about one another's coast guard and maritime practices during the voyage. Exam points: mission – QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission 2026; host – India; ship – ICGS Shaunak; route – Chennai to Perth; QUAD members – India, Australia, Japan, USA.