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SAREX-24 Exercise: Redefining Maritime Rescue Operations

The Indian Coast Guard's SAREX-24 is a strategic maritime rescue exercise, scheduled from November 27 to 30 in Kochi. The 11th edition of the exercise involves national and international maritime stakeholders and showcases India's evolving maritime security capabilities.

Strategic Maritime Rescue Exercise

  • The Indian Coast Guard's SAREX-24 scheduled from November 27 to 30 in Kochi.
  • India's commitment to enhancing maritime safety and emergency response capabilities.
  • 11th edition of National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercises
  • Organized by National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board
  • Involves national and international maritime stakeholders
  • Demonstrates India's evolving maritime security capabilities

Strategic Participants:

  • Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh (Inaugural Speaker)
  • Coast Guard Director General S Paramesh
  • Representatives from multiple government agencies
  • International maritime experts and observers

Comprehensive Exercise Design

SAREX-24 employs a multi-dimensional approach to testing and improving search and rescue capabilities through innovative methodologies:

Exercise Components:

  • Table-top workshops and seminars
  • Large-scale sea exercise off Kochi coast
  • Two major simulated emergency scenarios

a) Distressed passenger vessel (500 passengers)

b) Civil aircraft ditching (200 passengers)

Technological Innovations:

  • Satellite-aided distress beacons
  • Drone-deployed life buoys
  • Remote-controlled life-saving equipment
  • Air-droppable life rafts

Participating Agencies:

  • Indian Coast Guard
  • Indian Navy
  • Indian Air Force
  • Cochin Port Authority
  • Customs Department
  • International maritime delegations

Broader Strategic Implications

The exercise transcends traditional emergency response training, representing a significant diplomatic and strategic initiative:

Global Significance:

  • Demonstrates India's maritime leadership
  • Strengthens regional cooperation
  • Showcases technological preparedness
  • Supports Prime Minister's SAGAR vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region)

Operational Objectives:

  • Enhance Mass Rescue Operations (MRO)
  • Validate national maritime search and rescue construct
  • Improve inter-agency coordination
  • Share best practices with international partners

Strategic Outcomes:

  • Reinforces India's position in global maritime security
  • Establishes stronger regional maritime safety networks
  • Showcases technological and operational capabilities
  • Creates platform for international collaboration

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