The 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting was held in Ahmedabad on 21 May 2026 under the chairmanship of the Director General, Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, to review and strengthen the security framework for India’s offshore installations and critical energy infrastructure.
The Committee focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, strengthening inter-agency coordination, augmenting surveillance capabilities, and improving joint response mechanisms to address emerging offshore security challenges. Deliberations also covered the evolving global and regional security environment, modern warfare dynamics including unmanned and drone-enabled threats, and the expanding scope of offshore exploration activities, particularly in the Andaman & Nicobar region.
The meeting underscored the growing importance of safeguarding India’s offshore energy assets amid evolving maritime risks and increasing operational complexity in the region.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Directorate General of Hydrography, Directorate General of Shipping, Intelligence Bureau, Oil and Natural Gas Commission, and State Police forces.
The Committee reaffirmed the collective commitment of all stakeholders towards ensuring robust security of India’s offshore assets and critical maritime infrastructure.
