Paradip, Oct. 8 -- Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), S Paramesh Sivamani, said that 32 vessels are participating in the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha.

The ICG Director termed it a crucial exercise in strengthening interoperability and inter-agency coordination, with the aim of minimising the response and reaction times in the event of a maritime incident.

He told ANI, "Today, we are witnessing the sea phase of the 12th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise. Approximately 32 vessels are participating, including ships from the Indian Coast Guard, the Navy, and Customs/Port authorities, as well as aircraft from the Indian Air Force. This is a crucial...