Archive · 21 Jul 2026
IPS Trainees Visit Visakhapatnam Port Authority
Twenty-two IPS officer trainees, including two foreign officers, visited the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) on July 20th.
They learned about the port's advanced infrastructure, cargo handling, and modernisation efforts.
The trainees also discussed maritime security challenges and opportunities for enhancing import and export operations.
The visit was part of their training to better understand maritime and coastal security responsibilities.
The trainees appreciated the comprehensive briefing and thanked the VPA management for the valuable insights.
Twenty-two IPS officer trainees visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority on July 20th.
The visit was part of their maritime security training curriculum.
JS Bindra, Chairperson of VPA, delivered a presentation on the port's infrastructure and operational capabilities.
Trainees were briefed on port infrastructure, cargo handling, modernisation, and maritime security challenges.
The visit provided valuable insights into emerging maritime security issues and coastal security challenges.
- Who
- 22 IPS officer trainees, including two foreign officers, from SVPNPA
- What
- Visit to Visakhapatnam Port Authority
- When
- July 20th, 2024
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- As part of the maritime security module of their training curriculum
Port Infrastructure and Operations
Maritime Security and Challenges
Port Infrastructure
Port Infrastructure and Operations
The port has state-of-the-art infrastructure and operational capabilities.
Maritime Security and Challenges
The port faces challenges in enhancing import and export operations.
Maritime Security
Port Infrastructure and Operations
The port is involved in modernisation and mechanisation initiatives.
Maritime Security and Challenges
There are evolving threat perceptions and coastal security challenges.
- Date of Visit
- July 20th, 2024
- Number of Trainees
- 22
- Institution
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad
- Port Authority
- Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
- Key Speaker
- JS Bindra, Chairperson, VPA
- Key Topics Covered
- Port infrastructure, cargo handling, modernisation, solar power, industrial growth, maritime security