Protecting India’s Coastline: Sea Vigil 2026 To Boost Coastal Security
The fifth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-26' is being held from 11 to 19 Nov 2026, coordinated by the Indian Navy as the lead agency. The exercise will be conducted in two phases: The Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase from 11 to 17 Nov 2026, followed by the Sea Phase on 18 and 19 Nov 2026. Exercise Sea Vigil was conceptualised in 2018 to validate the measures instituted to strengthen maritime security in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Sea Vigil-26 will span the entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India, and will involve all Coastal States and Union Territories, along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. NDTV reports from the coast of Mumbai in this special report. The evaluation brings together joint teams from the Department of Fisheries, Coastal Police, Department of Customs and Maharashtra Maritime Board, demonstrating coordinated efforts among key coastal security stakeholders.
Through RSS Feeds The fifth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil-26' is being held from 11 to 19 Nov 2026, coordinated by the Indian Navy as the lead agency. The exercise will be conducted in two phases: The Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) phase from 11 to 17 Nov 2026, followed by the Sea Phase on 18 and 19 Nov 2026. Exercise Sea Vigil was conceptualised in 2018 to validate the measures instituted to strengthen maritime security in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Sea Vigil-26 will span the entire coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India, and will involve all Coastal States and Union Territories, along with other maritime stakeholders, including the fishing and coastal communities. NDTV reports from the coast of Mumbai in this special report. The evaluation brings together joint teams from the Department of Fisheries, Coastal Police, Department of Customs and Maharashtra Maritime Board, demonstrating coordinated efforts among key coastal security stakeholders.
