Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip coast in Odisha

The Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off the Paradip coast in Odisha under the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board. Held with the theme “Leveraging Technology to Strengthen SAR Preparedness and Maritime Safety,” the exercise tested operational readiness, interoperability, and coordinated responses for mass rescue operations. The event featured multi-agency participation including the Navy, Air Force, civil administration, and observers from 30 countries. The simulated drill involved a mass rescue scenario following a passenger aircraft ditching and a container vessel collision, demonstrating advanced rescue, firefighting, and evacuation techniques.