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Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India steps up maritime security after review
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reviewed security measures at ports as the country raised alertness to the so-called MARSEC-2 level to keep shipping lines protected and operational amid escalating tensions with Pakistan, an official said. The ports, shipping and waterways minister, who visited Mumbai during the day, met representatives from key state-run maritime organisations, including the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL), Indian Port Global Ltd (IPGL), directorate general of shipping and the Mumbai Port Authority. 'The minister carried out an in-depth review of port security and assessed all ongoing infrastructure projects, and asked officials to ensure business as usual,' the official said, asking not to be named. The directorate-general of shipping has ordered all ports, terminals and shipyards to elevate maritime security measures to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) level 2, also known as MARSEC-2, the official said. Enhanced protective measures are required not just for all functional ports but also for those under construction against all threats, the official said. Nearly 95% of India's trade and 80% of its crude oil supply is shipped through the oceans. 'This directive is issued in the national maritime security interests and must be treated with utmost urgency and priority,' the advisory issued by directorate-general of shipping said. Those who attended the review meeting included secretary, ports, TK Ramachandran. 'All Indian flagged vessels operating in and near to the India sub-continent and neighbouring countries are required to elevate the security Level to 2 and implement the applicable security measures as per Ship Security Plan (SSP),' a notification by the shipping regulator stated.
United News of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Security of ships, ports enhanced
Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) In the wake of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Mumbai-headquartered Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has enhanced security arrangements at all ports, terminals, shipyards and ships. Following the directive, security arrangements of the coastal area in Mumbai was reviewed by the deputy commissioner of police port zone. Heavy police bandobast was deployed out side JNPT port at Panvel , Sasoon dock , Bhav Ka Dhaka, Indira Dock and Yellow Gate. The Director General, DGCA has asked all the chief information security officer of all port facilities to review the security of IT and communications systems and take appropriate measures to prevent/mitigate the threats of cyberattacks. The security system has been enhanced from MARSEC Level-1 to MARSEC Level-2 with immediate effect. 'This directive is issued in the interest of national maritime security and must be treated with utmost urgency und priority. Strict compliance is expected, and any breach will be viewed very seriously,' said Captain Nitin Mukesh, deputy nautical Advisor-cum senior DDG (tech) said in an advisory. The advisory was posted by All India Seafarers Union (AISU) in its social media platform. 'In light of recent developments and growing concerns regarding potential threats to the Indian coast, ports, terminals, and vessels will emphasize the necessity of implementing additional protective measures during periods of heightened security risk,' the order said. All ports, terminals, and shipyards have been asked to implement heightened maritime security measures, including elevation to International Ship and Port Facility Security Code -- ISPS Security Level 2 -- with immediate effect. All Indian flagged vessel operating in and near the India sub-continent and neighboring countries are required to elevate the security Level to 2 and implement the applicable security measures as per Ship Security Plan (SSP). UNI AAA PRS
