The intelligence-based operation, conducted between May 25 and 26, was launched following specific and actionable inputs provided by ATS Gujarat regarding suspected narcotics trafficking through the maritime route.
The exercise conducted on 14-15 November, included participation of local Search and Rescue Board (SAR) stakeholders and resource agencies of Odisha, viz., OSDMA, District Administration Officials, Ports, Customs, Indian Navy, Marine Police, Odisha Police, CISF, Departmental of Fisheries, Forest Department and District Medical Department.
The meeting focused on enhancing inter-agency coordination and collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen India’s overall SAR framework.
The contract for design and construction of 14 FPVs was concluded on 24 Jan 2024 with MDL.
The rescue operation which was launched on Monday concluded on Tuesday.
The Summit is being attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations, reflecting its stature as a premier global forum for Coast Guard cooperation.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Marine Pollution Response, and Capacity Building.
In a significant stride towards strengthening maritime cooperation between India and the United Arab Emirates, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United Arab Emirates National Guard Command (UAE NGC) have entered into a collaborative framework.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has marked a major milestone in its pursuit of enhanced maritime capability with the commencement of construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV), it was announced on Wednesday.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday launched Atal, the fifth vessel in a series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL).
