Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC)
Context: The Indian Coast Guard chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee in New Delhi on June 12, 2025, focusing on reviewing and enhancing security preparedness and joint response mechanisms for safeguarding India’s offshore energy infrastructure.
Important Pointers:
Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC): Constituted in 1978 to oversee and coordinate security arrangements for India’s offshore installations.
Chair: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chairs the OSCC meetings focusing on offshore security.
Objective: Review preparedness and enhance joint response mechanisms to protect offshore energy assets.
Members: Includes Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, Intelligence Bureau, Directorate General of Shipping, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and coastal state police forces.
Focus: Strengthens inter-agency coordination to tackle emerging security challenges related to offshore infrastructure.
Role: Frames policies and guides Offshore Defence Area issues critical for national energy security.
137th Meeting: Held in New Delhi in June 2025, underscored the need for enhanced joint responses to safeguard vital energy infrastructure.