Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 11, Goa, conducted a State Level Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) Workshop on 25 Jun 2025 for all Stakeholders in the State of Goa. The workshop was attended by representatives of various agencies i.eNorth and South Goa Collectorate, Department of Tourism, CISF, Fisheries Department, Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Captain of Ports (COP), Customs, Coastal Security Police (CSP), Airport Authority of India (AAI), IOCL and ONGC. Workshop was aimed at revalidating SOPs and identifying gaps in existing set up for corrective measures. It also aimed to strengthen Maritime Search & Rescue across the coast of Goa through effective coordination.
Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency in the country responsible for Executing/ Coordinating Search and Rescue (SAR) mission in the Indian Maritime Search and Rescue Region (ISRR).
The workshop was inaugurated by Deputy Inspector General Manoj Bhatia, Tatrakshak Medal, CommanderCoast Guard Goa Area. Speaking on the occasion, the Commander emphasized the need of such workshops for better knowhow on role, response and rescue capability of the Resource Agencies in the State of Goa. He added that such workshops also assist in fostering optimum synergy to deliver collaborative efforts while combating Maritime SAR emergencies and in being well prepared to save any precious life and property at Sea.
During the workshop, discussions were held on the proactive approaches that the Coast Guard and other agencies are taking to ensure the safety of mariners at sea. Inclusion of measures such as conducting regular safety drills and providing fishermen with information on the latest weather forecasts was emphasised.