Indian Coast Guard Day on 1st February: Celebrating Their Key roles

1. Search and Rescue (SAR) operations

They respond around the clock to distress calls from ships, planes, and people who are in trouble at sea. They can perform speedy and efficient search and rescue operations.

2. Enforcing Maritime Law

In addition to managing fisheries, they are also in charge of enforcing anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, and marine environment protection laws and regulations.

3. Security on Coast

Indias extensive coastline is protected by the Coast Guard from threats. To prevent and address potential threats, they keep tight surveillance and patrol on a regular basis.

4. Security offshore

They guard against harm or sabotage to offshore installations such as platforms, pipelines, and oil rigs. This involves completing security assessments and offering armed escorts to vessels.

5. Response to Marine Pollution

When there is an oil spill or other instance of marine pollution, the Coast Guard is prepared to respond. To reduce harm to the environment, they contain spills and clean them up.

6. Communication and Navigation

To guarantee safe marine navigation, they maintain navigational aids such as beacons, buoys, and lighthouses. In order to promote information sharing and communication among mariners, they also run communication networks.

7. Disaster Management

When cyclones and tsunamis strike, the Coast Guard plays a crucial role in aiding with rescue, evacuation, and relief efforts. They are involved in both damage assessment and rehabilitation following a disaster.

8. International Cooperation

The Coast Guards work with other nations to address common risks and actively engage in international maritime security efforts.

9. Engagement with community

To increase cooperation for improved maritime security, they regularly run outreach programs with coastal communities to inform fishermen about regulations, raise safety awareness, and promote cooperation.

10. Marine Related Scientific Research

They promote and carry out scientific studies in the maritime domain. Through this, they collect data about the marine environment, ecosystems, and resources. To manage and conserve the marine environment, this knowledge is essential.