The Indian Coast Guard showed its ability in the Mid Sea
INDIAN COAST GUARD CONDUCTS MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKSHOP AND SEA EXERCISE 30-31 OCT 2023 AT PARADIP
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Headquarters No. 7, Coast Guard District, Odisha conducted two days Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) Workshop and Sea Exercise on 30-31 Oct 23 for all Stakeholders and Representatives from resource agencies of the State of Odisha and West Bengal viz. Indian Navy, OSDMA, Major and Minor Ports, State Govt, District Administration Officials, Customs, Marine Police, Odisha Police, CISF, Department of Fisheries, Forest Department and District Medical Department.
Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency for Maritime Search and Rescue in Indian EEZ. The workshop was aimed to revive the SOPS, so as to improve coordination and enhance readiness amongst various agencies towards combating Maritime SAR along the coast of Odisha.
The workshop was inaugurated by DIG YK Singh, Commander Coast Guard, Odisha. Speaking on the occasion, the District Commander welcomed all participants and emphasized the need of better coordination and synergized efforts for safety of Life at Sea.
On the first day of workshop, representative from ICG and resource agencies delivered presentations on topics related to Maritime SAR, rescue capabilities and latest technological advancements. A table top exercise was conducted for simulation of fire and flooding onboard MV Samudravahani resulting all crew and passengers abandoning the ship. On 31 Oct 23, Sea Exercise was conducted off Paradip harbour showcasing the rescue capability of resource agencies towards commitment for safety of life at sea.
