Sri Vijaya Puram, October 30: Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM (Retd.), National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC), visited key facilities of the A&N Police Marine Force at Sri Vijaya Puram during his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
During the visit, the NMSC visited Junglighat Jetty, where he inspected various marine assets of the PMF unit and reviewed the availability and operational status of the assets.
A visit to the PMF Workshop was also conducted to review the repair, maintenance and upkeep of marine assets and associated equipment.
Thereafter, the NMSC visited the Marine Police Operational Centre (MPOC), where he inspected the Marine Police Control Room and reviewed its functioning, including the monitoring, coordination and operational activities being undertaken for effective maritime surveillance and coastal security in the islands.
During the visit, officers of the A&N Police Marine Force, including the Superintendent of Police (PMF)/State Maritime Security Coordinator, A&N Islands, the Dy. Superintendent of Police (PMF) and other officers, were present and briefed the NMSC about these facilities.
The visit provided an opportunity for the PMF unit to showcase its operational readiness and infrastructure, while also facilitating a better understanding of the existing capabilities and identifying areas for further strengthening of the operational infrastructure and maintenance facilities of the A&N Police Marine Force.
