India-UK Joint Maritime Security Workshop on Crisis Management

A Four-Day Workshop on Maritime Security: Crisis Management was held at the grand venue of Taj Mahal Hotel Mumbai from 31st July to 03rd August 2023

The Workshop was jointly conducted by DG Shipping, India and Department for Transport, United Kingdom. The excellent coordination of the workshop was provided by Capt. Anish Joseph, Dy NA, DGS and Simon Cokril, IMSOT, DFT, UK. A very large-scale participation was witnessed from a diverse range of stakeholders from the industry which included decision-makers at various levels involved in crisis i.e. Strategic commanders/leaders, Tactical commanders & Operational commanders.

The target group comprised of professionals from MOPSW/DGS, Port Authority /Port Facility Security Officers, Company / Ship Security Officers, Coastal State Administration / Marine Police, Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy.

The objectives of the workshop were to provide an overview of maritime security risks to enable the group to develop contingency plans. The participants were expected to be able to gain deep understanding of the process of disrupting, identifying, and responding early to maritime security incidents through a multiagency response by the application of standard models and principles. Through the Doctrine of Interoperability, the participants are expected to build an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the organisations who may be involved in the response to maritime security crises.