138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee meets in Ahmedabad under Coast Guard chief
On 21 May 2026 the 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee met in Ahmedabad under Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani to review security of offshore installations and energy infrastructure.
Summary
The 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) met in Ahmedabad on 21 May 2026, chaired by Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani, to review security of India's offshore installations and critical energy infrastructure. The committee discussed maritime domain awareness, inter-agency coordination, unmanned and drone-enabled threats, and expanding offshore exploration in the Andaman and Nicobar region. The Navy, Air Force, Home, External Affairs and Petroleum ministries, DG Shipping, the Intelligence Bureau, ONGC and State police took part.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee
- Date / venue
- 21 May 2026, Ahmedabad
- Chair
- DG Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani
- Focus
- Offshore installations, critical energy infrastructure, drone threats, Andaman & Nicobar exploration
- Participants
- ICG, Navy, IAF, MHA, MEA, MoPNG, DG Hydrographer, DG Shipping, IB, ONGC, State police
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who chaired the 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting held in Ahmedabad on 21 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Director General, Indian Coast Guard
The 138th OSCC met under the chairpersonship of DG Indian Coast Guard Paramesh Sivamani.
Expanding offshore exploration activities in which region were discussed at the 138th OSCC meeting (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — Andaman & Nicobar region
Deliberations included the expanding offshore exploration activities in the Andaman & Nicobar region.