Coast Guard hosts National Maritime Search and Rescue Board
What happened
- The Indian Coast Guard held the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting in Gandhinagar on 10 November 2025, focusing on inter-agency coordination and technology [PIB].
- National SAR awards for 2023-24 went to a Panama-flagged merchant ship, an Indian fishing boat, ICG Ship Rajveer, and the VTS of Mumbai Port and JNPA [PIB].
Background
- The Coast Guard organised the meeting; awards for 2023-24 were given across four categories [PIB].
Why it matters
- Fishing boats and merchant ships often reach a distress call first. Rewarding them builds a culture of response.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-10): the Indian Coast Guard held the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting in Gandhinagar on 10 November 2025, focusing on inter-agency coordination and technology.
- Fishing boats and merchant ships often reach a distress call first. Rewarding them builds a culture of response.
Quotable data pointNational SAR awards for 2023-24 went to a Panama-flagged merchant ship, an Indian fishing boat, ICG Ship Rajveer, and the VTS of Mumbai Port and JNPA.
PIB: Defence: 23rd NMSAR Board meeting, 10 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: ICG roles.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
NMSAR Board meeting venue
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Which agency coordinates maritime SAR in India?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Edition of the NMSAR Board
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Defence: 23rd NMSAR Board meeting, 10 Nov 2025
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