THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four days after Defence Minister A K Antony informed the Parliament that terrorists could use sea routes to enter the country, India’s coastguards displayed their prowess here.
The display which showcased its capabilities and operational readiness was part of commemoration of its 30th anniversary which began in Beypore near Kozhikode on Wednesday.
The Coastguard conducted various exercises like search and rescue, vertical replenishment, surface firing by Coastguard ships, aerial firing by Coastguard aircraft and high speed demonstration.
Top level officials of Government of Kerala and Indian Armed Forces witnessed these exercises off Vizhinjam harbour where the state government has planned an international transshipment terminal.
Coastguard western Region Commander Inspector General A Rajasekhar was present at the display named ‘A Day at Sea’ along with senior officials of Coastguard.
India’s fourth armed force has completed 30 years of dedicated service to the nation in February this year. It is the primary government agency entrusted with maritime law enforcement authority in the exclusive economic zones of India.
The force has developed into a full-fledged maritime organisation and is today lean, efficient and visible entity undertaking various roles, an official statement claimed.
“The year gone by has seen Coastguard saving over 300 lives at sea and arresting over 100 people for illegal fishing and poaching in addition to providing assistance to stranded vessels and fishing boats at sea, pollution response operations and assistance to civil authorities in recent floods,” it said.
Today’s exercise saw four Coastguard ships, a Dornier aircraft and a Coastguard Chetak helicopter conducting various operations. ICGS Samar, ICGS Durgabai and ICGS Savitri Bai Phule showcased the might of Coastguard by conducting search and rescue, high speed demo and aerial firing operations in the sea.
A K Antony had reviewed the Coastguard fleet at sea on February 18 off Mormugao where 15 ships and 12 aircrafts participated in the event as a part of 30th anniversary celebrations.
According to him, maritime terrorism, gun-running, drug trafficking and piracy are major threats from the sea borders. He also had assured the lawmakers that the government had initiated a slew of measures to enhance coastal security.
According to reports, the sealing of land borders on the northern and western side has forced terrorists to try out new infiltration routes like the country’s long coastline for crossing over to India.
The Coastguard has prepared a coastal security scheme to augment its strength, infrastructure and assets to improve its effectiveness all along the coastal areas, including Kerala.
source:Gulf times
The display which showcased its capabilities and operational readiness was part of commemoration of its 30th anniversary which began in Beypore near Kozhikode on Wednesday.
The Coastguard conducted various exercises like search and rescue, vertical replenishment, surface firing by Coastguard ships, aerial firing by Coastguard aircraft and high speed demonstration.
Top level officials of Government of Kerala and Indian Armed Forces witnessed these exercises off Vizhinjam harbour where the state government has planned an international transshipment terminal.
Coastguard western Region Commander Inspector General A Rajasekhar was present at the display named ‘A Day at Sea’ along with senior officials of Coastguard.
India’s fourth armed force has completed 30 years of dedicated service to the nation in February this year. It is the primary government agency entrusted with maritime law enforcement authority in the exclusive economic zones of India.
The force has developed into a full-fledged maritime organisation and is today lean, efficient and visible entity undertaking various roles, an official statement claimed.
“The year gone by has seen Coastguard saving over 300 lives at sea and arresting over 100 people for illegal fishing and poaching in addition to providing assistance to stranded vessels and fishing boats at sea, pollution response operations and assistance to civil authorities in recent floods,” it said.
Today’s exercise saw four Coastguard ships, a Dornier aircraft and a Coastguard Chetak helicopter conducting various operations. ICGS Samar, ICGS Durgabai and ICGS Savitri Bai Phule showcased the might of Coastguard by conducting search and rescue, high speed demo and aerial firing operations in the sea.
A K Antony had reviewed the Coastguard fleet at sea on February 18 off Mormugao where 15 ships and 12 aircrafts participated in the event as a part of 30th anniversary celebrations.
According to him, maritime terrorism, gun-running, drug trafficking and piracy are major threats from the sea borders. He also had assured the lawmakers that the government had initiated a slew of measures to enhance coastal security.
According to reports, the sealing of land borders on the northern and western side has forced terrorists to try out new infiltration routes like the country’s long coastline for crossing over to India.
The Coastguard has prepared a coastal security scheme to augment its strength, infrastructure and assets to improve its effectiveness all along the coastal areas, including Kerala.
source:Gulf times
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