Friday, 18 October 2024 Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters at Gandhinagar coordinated a Coastal Security Exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ on 16-17 October 2024, for the State of Gujarat and Union Territory of Daman & Diu. This is the second exercise in this year and aims at honing the maritime and coastal security aspects and validation of existing SOPs.
The two day “SAGAR KAVACH-02/24” holistically analysed the effectiveness of Coastal Security Mechanism. Various Stakeholders viz. Indian Navy, State Police, Marine Police, BSF, National Security Guard, GMB, Fisheries, Intelligence Bureau, Port authorities, CISF etc participated in the exercise, coordinated by ICG. Significant among the assets participating are Ships and Boats from Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy and Marine Police apart from extensive aerial surveillance of coastal areas by Indian Coast Guard aircraft and Drones.
Various Operational scenarios were simulated to assess and enhance synergy and efficacy of efforts by stakeholders in the Maritime Security environment.
India Coast Guard and NSG Black Cats in action onboard a Dhow simulated to be highjacked during Sagar Kavach Coastal Security Exercise for State of Gujarat, UT of Daman & Diu. The Coastal Security Exercise which concluded on 17 Oct 24 witnessed participation by State Administration and other stakeholders.
