All aspects of offshore security were reviewed on Tuesday during the 136th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC)in Hyderabad, Indian Coast Guard(ICG)said here.
Giving details, officials said ICG chief S Paramesh chaired the meeting which took stock of the preparedness and effectiveness of the security of India’s offshore
installations. The meeting was attended by members and participants from concerned ministries and agencies including Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, IAF, ONGC, DGH, and DG Shipping.
Addressing the committee, the ICG chief underlined the importance of energy security, and thus insisted on taking all possible measures to ensure security of the offshore assets.
The Offshore Security Coordination Committee was constituted in 1978 to ensure effective functioning of offshore security arrangements. The committee has since then contributed effectively in framing policies and providing guidance and resolution to related issues.
