Indian Navy to Host Workshop on Maritime Information Sharing

The Indian Navy is conducting a Maritime Information Sharing Workshop at Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean region (IFC-IOR), Gurugram from June 12-13.

To facilitate sharing of best practices in maritime information sharing and better understand the maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy is hosting a Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW) from June 12-13, 2019.

Security and safety of the seas in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is vital to world trade and the economic prosperity of many nations. The scale, scope and the multinational nature of activities at sea, necessitates a collaborative approach to maritime security.




Considering this, the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean region (IFC-IOR), Gurugram was launched in December 2018 by the defence minister to enhance maritime safety and security in the region. The centre has thus far established linkages with more than 16 countries and 13 international maritime security agencies.

Over 50 delegates from about 30 countries would be participating in the workshop. The event would include interactive sessions by subject matter experts from the participating countries, on issues such as maritime piracy, human and drug trafficking and the legal aspects of combating these challenges. A table top information sharing exercise would also be conducted as part of the workshop. The Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy will inaugurate the workshop.