Conclusion of two day coastal security exercise – Sagar Kavach 02/23

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 04-03-2024

Conclusion of two day coastal security exercise – Sagar Kavach 02/23

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Indian Navy conducted a two-day massive coastal security exercise – Sagar Kavach 02/23 involving all maritime security agencies in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Puducherry.

Coastal Security Exercise- Sagar Kavach 02/23 conducted:

This two-day massive exercise was conducted on 11 and 12 October, 2023.
It was headed by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, FO C-in-C (East), Eastern Naval Command, who also holds the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, Coastal Defense (East).

Military forces involved in Sagar Kavach 02/23:

Around 2500 personnel from Indian Navy, Coast Guard, State and Union Territory Administrations, Maritime Police, Fisheries, Customs, Intelligence agencies, Light Houses, Port Forests etc. participated in the exercise.

Objective of Sagar Kavach 02/23:

The objective of the exercise was to assess the effectiveness and robustness of the coastal security mechanism while dealing with maritime threats.
Indian Navy ships along with the Coast Guard and other coastal security agencies were deployed to enhance surveillance in the area.
Extensive aerial survey was conducted by Dornier aircraft and helicopters operating from Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Ramanathapuram.
The exercise was closely monitored at the Joint Operations Center (East) at Visakhapatnam. It is the nodal center for all coastal security operations and exercises in the area of operations.
The exercise witnessed close coordination and synergy among all coastal security stakeholders. The results obtained from the exercise will be used to strengthen coastal security.

Indian Navy:

Established: Established in 1612 by the East India Company.
Headquarters: New Delhi
Chief: Admiral R Hari Kumar is the 25th Chief of the Indian Navy.
It is headed by the President of India as the supreme commander.
The motto of the Indian Navy is – ‘Sham no Varunah’.
Early operations of the Indian Navy include its contribution in the liberation of Goa from Portugal in 1961.
The Indian Navy currently has 132 warships, 143 aircraft and 130 helicopters.
Initial approval has been received for the construction of eight next generation corvettes, nine submarines, five survey ships for the Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy currently has one aircraft carrier – INS Vikramaditya, which was commissioned in 2013.
The indigenous aircraft carrier named INS Vikrant has begun 2021 sea trials (one of the final stages of trials).
Marine Commandos or MARCOS is a special forces unit of the Indian Navy, trained to conduct combat, counter-terrorism, special operations, hostage rescue and asymmetric warfare.

FAQ

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Union Territory Puducherry.

Indian Navy

All maritime security agencies participated (Indian Navy, Coast Guard, State and Union Territory Administrations, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs, Intelligence Agencies, Light Houses, Port Forests)

One; An aircraft carrier – INS Vikramaditya