Additional Director General VD Chafekar PTM TM, Coast Guard Commander, Western Seaboard visited Headquarters Coast Guard Region (North West) at Gandhinagar. ADG on his maiden visit reviewed ceremonial guard and was later briefed on various Operations, missions and infra activities undertaken by HQ (North West).
ADG also overviewed operations readiness status and key role played by the region since its inception towards maritime security of the state.
He was apprised about region on forefront of various missions involving saving of 145 lives, 04 medical evacuations, 317 kgs of drug recovered in two anti drug trafficking operations, joint exercises conducted with maritime stake holders and assistance provided to the state administration during natural calamities. He pondered upon synergy with the stakeholders in making Coastal Security Mechanism robust instilling confidence amongst seafarers.
During interaction he expressed satisfaction on the operational preparedness and infrastructure progress of the region and appealed all officers and men to sustain the ops tempo to keep our seas safe and secure.