Endeavor its fourth version of Pan-India Coastal Protection Train, Sea Vigil-24, this week, the Indian Navy stated it’s geared toward strengthening the nation’s maritime, coastal, and offshore safety.
“This yr’s train will probably be unprecedented in scale, each geographically and by way of participation. The train will cowl all the 11,098 km shoreline and a couple of.4 million sq. kilometers of the Unique Financial Zone,” the Navy stated.
The 2-day train, starting November 20, will contain a variety of stakeholders, together with six ministries and 21 organisations and companies, stated officers.
Officers stated with neighbouring Bangladesh dealing with unrest, the train has gained extra significance.
“The train will concentrate on strengthening the safety of coastal property like ports, oil rigs, single level moorings and important coastal infrastructure together with the coastal inhabitants. This yr participation by different companies (Military and Air Pressure) and deliberate deployment of numerous ships and plane has enhanced the tempo of the train,” an official stated.
The train is a direct response to the 26/11 Mumbai assaults, which prompted a complete overview of India’s coastal safety framework. The Indian Navy was subsequently designated because the lead company for maritime safety, whereas the Indian Coast Guard was tasked with coastal safety in territorial waters.
“One of many key goals of Sea Vigil-24 is to lift consciousness amongst coastal communities about maritime safety… To this finish, the train will contain the participation of fishing communities, NCC cadets, and Bharat Scouts and Guides,” stated the Navy.
