Indian Coast Guard conducts Sagar Kavach train for 2 days in Karnataka, Kerala

The two-day coastal safety train Sagar Kavach performed by the Indian Coast Guard in collaboration with varied maritime and coastal safety stakeholders to validate the Standard Operating Procedures of coastal safety in Karnataka and Kerala concluded on Friday (November 7, 2025).

The train was geared toward strengthening inter company coordination and enhancing the general preparedness of maritime defence mechanism throughout Karnataka and Kerala coast.

“The safety train noticed lively participation from a number of Central and state authorities businesses,” in accordance with a Coast Guard launch right here.

The train was performed in an actual time situation, simulating attainable threats originating from the ocean with main purpose of testing and refining the usual working procedures. It lined 320 km shoreline of Karnataka and 580 km shoreline of Kerala together with important ports and installations.

In a simulated situation, the ‘Red Force’ staff representing anti nationwide components, was tasked with infiltration into mainland, whereas the ‘Blue Force’ defended and neutralised the menace. This situation examined the capabilities of every company in addressing varied conditions starting from figuring out suspicious vessels to managing emergencies and coordination of a number of businesses in actual time situation for cooperation, inter businesses’ communication and coordination. Blue forces thwarted Red forces’ infiltration utilising, digital umbrella, subtle anti drone jammers and cellphone monitoring.

“The profitable completion of Sagar Kavach reaffirms the dedication and resolve of the Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Security Police, CISF, State Police, ITBP, Navy, Fisheries and Customs Departments and different related businesses in guaranteeing the security and safety of shoreline and installations,” the Coast Guard mentioned.