2 hrs ago
Indian Coast Guard Tests Maritime Rescue Readiness Off Mumbai
The Indian Coast Guard held a rescue practice exercise near Mumbai.
It was called ReSAREX-26.
The exercise showed how different agencies could work together during sea emergencies.
Teams practiced putting out a fire on a ship.
A helicopter demonstrated how to move an injured person to safety.
Divers also rescued someone from a pretend fishing-boat accident.
Special floating devices helped retrieve survivors quickly.
Officials said regular practice helps keep busy sea routes safer.
The Indian Coast Guard conducted ReSAREX-26 off the Mumbai coast on Thursday.
The exercise tested contingency protocols and coordination among maritime safety agencies.
Participating assets included patrol vessels, air cushion vehicles, interceptor boats, and helicopters.
Drills featured shipboard firefighting, helicopter casualty evacuation, man-overboard rescue, and remotely operated lifebuoys.
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal praised the agencies’ precision and preparedness.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard, Maharashtra authorities, port agencies, customs, security personnel, and other maritime stakeholders.
- What
- A regional maritime search-and-rescue exercise called ReSAREX-26, featuring simulated firefighting, casualty evacuation, and rescue operations.
- Where
- Off the Mumbai coast, with the exercise conducted onboard ICG ship Samrat.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- To validate emergency protocols and improve coordination and interoperability among agencies involved in maritime safety.
Key facts
- Exercise
- Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (ReSAREX-26)
- Lead agency
- Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West)
- Location
- Off the Mumbai coast
- Command vessel
- ICG ship Samrat
- Aircraft used
- Chetak and ALH Mk-III helicopters
- Scenarios
- Shipboard firefighting, aerial casualty evacuation, and man-overboard rescue
- Chief guest
- Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal
Quotes
Deputy Inspector General Sudhakar Patil
Commander of the Indian Coast Guard Maharashtra region
“ICG remains ever ready to undertake search and rescue operations in coordination with other stakeholders and resource agencies. Over the last year, the ICG has saved hundreds of lives through coordinated efforts.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Related news
13th India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX-26 Concludes in Visakhapatnam
India and Vietnam Coast Guards Conclude Joint Maritime Exercise
Indian Coast Guard Leads Nationwide International Coastal Cleanup Campaign
Indian Coast Guard Rescues Injured Bangladeshi Crew Member at Sea
Colombo Security Conclave Exercise Concludes After Three Days
India and Sri Lanka Navies Begin Maritime Exercise
Railway Board Approves Daily Pune-Beed Express, Nine Stoppages
Mumbai Road Concreting To Resume In October After Monsoon
JSW Combat SUV Spied Alongside Mahindra Thar Roxx
Maharashtra Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Rape
