Russia-Japan rescue drills start in Sea of Japan
11:25 27/07/2010 VLADIVOSTOK, July 27 (RIA Novosti) - Russian-Japanese one-day drills to practice helping vessels in distress kicked off in the Sea of Japan near Russia's Vladivostok on Tuesday, a Russian Pacific Fleet spokesperson said.
Two Russian large anti-submarine ships, a Japanese destroyer and frigate, as well as helicopters from both countries will take part in the exercise.
One of the ships will play the role of a vessel in distress. The rescue operation will last for six hours.
"Sailors from both countries will hold talks in English and will work on a single scenario in order to hone teamwork skills" the spokesperson said.
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