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ONGC Security Head Meets Indian Coast Guard Chief to Boost Offshore Asset Protection
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🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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The Executive Director of Security at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) held talks with the Chief of the Indian Coast Guard to strengthen protection of offshore installations and enhance coastal surveillance.
In a recent high‑level meeting, the Executive Director of Security at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) sat down with the Chief of the Indian Coast Guard. The two officials exchanged views on safeguarding ONGC's offshore oil and gas assets that are critical to India's energy supply.
The discussion focused on expanding coordinated patrols, sharing real‑time intelligence, and deploying advanced surveillance technologies along India's coastline. Both sides emphasized the need for a robust framework that can quickly respond to any threat, ranging from piracy to sabotage.
Officials said the dialogue marks a step forward in integrating commercial energy security with maritime defence strategies. They outlined plans for joint exercises and regular coordination meetings to ensure continuous monitoring of the maritime domain.
The meeting underscores the government's commitment to protecting strategic offshore infrastructure while enhancing overall maritime situational awareness.
The discussion focused on expanding coordinated patrols, sharing real‑time intelligence, and deploying advanced surveillance technologies along India's coastline. Both sides emphasized the need for a robust framework that can quickly respond to any threat, ranging from piracy to sabotage.
Officials said the dialogue marks a step forward in integrating commercial energy security with maritime defence strategies. They outlined plans for joint exercises and regular coordination meetings to ensure continuous monitoring of the maritime domain.
The meeting underscores the government's commitment to protecting strategic offshore infrastructure while enhancing overall maritime situational awareness.