The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) was conducted under the aegis of National Maritime Search and Rescue Board in Kochi, Kerala on November 28-29, 2024.
- The theme was ‘Enhancing Search and Rescue capabilities through Regional collaboration’. It signifies ICG’s commitment to provide succor during large-scale contingencies regardless of location, nationality or circumstances in the Indian Search & Rescue Region and beyond.
- An MoU was signed with Indian Ocean Rim Association member states for coordinating SAR in the Indian Ocean Region and ICG is the implementing agency.
- ICG has been nominated as a nodal agency for SAR activities in the Indo-Pacific Region.
- ICG’s increased focus to the maritime safety aspect will go a long way in strengthening India’s global responsibility in sync with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
