SAREX-2026 inaugurated off Paradip by Coast Guard; NMSAR Board meets
Why in the news
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard’s multinational search and rescue exercise SAREX-2026 on 7 October 2026, with the sea phase off Paradip on 8 October.
Key facts
- SAREX-2026: a multinational maritime search and rescue exercise.
- Location: sea phase off Paradip.
- Foreign participation: 32 delegates from 30 friendly foreign countries observed the exercise.
- 24th NMSAR Board meeting was held on 7 October 2026, chaired by Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani.
- Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR): about 4.6 million sq km.
- MEOLUT (Medium Earth Orbit Local User Terminal) reached full operational capability for MEOSAR.
- India’s satellite-aided SAR has moved from LEOSAR to GEOSAR to MEOSAR.
- Navy, Air Force, coastal police, ports, civil agencies and the shipping community took part.
About SAREX
The exercise aims to test preparedness and joint response, improve interoperability with foreign partners and share best practices, treating the saving of lives at sea as the top priority.
Exam angle
- SAREX-2026 sea phase: off Paradip, 8 October 2026.
- Coast Guard DG: Paramesh Sivamani.
- ISRR area: 4.6 million sq km.
- MEOSAR, GEOSAR, LEOSAR refer to satellite orbits used for distress alerts.