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Coast Guard chief says SAR does not pick nations
The Indian Express··4d ago
Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani said the force does not distinguish between nations during search and rescue. Ahead of SAREX-2026 off Paradip Thursday, he said 32 delegates from 30 countries will join. Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth cited India's progress from LEOSAR to GEOSAR and toward MEOSAR satellite-aided distress alerts at sea.
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What It Means For You
- SAREX-2026 off Paradip on Thursday will test joint search and rescue with foreign delegates.
- Thirty-two delegates from 30 countries are expected to observe or participate.
- Seth cited MEOSAR as the next step after LEOSAR and GEOSAR satellite-aided search.
What's Happening
- ICG chief Paramesh Sivamani said nations in the Indian Ocean Region look to India in crises.
- He spoke before the 12th national Search and Rescue Exercise and a board meeting.
- The 24th National Maritime Search and Rescue Board met to strengthen coordination frameworks.
What SAREX-2026 tests
- Sivamani stressed vessel tracking, distress-alert management and faster asset mobilisation.
- Operational lessons from past missions should raise mission readiness, he said.
- The exercise aims to validate preparedness and international interoperability, officials said.
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