More security around offshore installations

At a meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee in Mumbai, Chairman and DG Coast Guard Vice Admiral Anil Chopra asked security forces to "enhance the security of offshore installations through effective surveillance, stringent access control, surprise checks and dedicated look-outs."

Chopra said a number of measures have been initiated by both the Navy and Coast Guard for surveillance and security of these installations through regular deployment of ships and aircraft, a Coast Guard release said here.

More security around offshore installations

Formed by the Ministry of Petroleum, Chemicals and Fertilisers in 1978, the Committee is entrusted with the task of ensure smooth and effective functioning of offshore security arrangements.