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Goa Government Signs MoU with HITES to Modernise and Disaster-Proof Ports and Inland Waterways

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji; January 2026: The Government of Goa, through the Captain of Ports Department, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HITES (HLL Infratech Services Ltd.), a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to enhance and future-proof the state’s maritime infrastructure.


Under the collaboration, HITES will support the modernisation and disaster-proofing of Goa’s ports and inland waterways by deploying AI-based monitoring systems and technology-driven, disaster-resilient solutions to ensure long-term structural safety, operational continuity and enhanced public safety. The partnership will focus on disaster mitigation and rehabilitation works, including strengthening jetties and waterfront infrastructure, enhancing search and rescue capabilities, inducting specialised disaster management boats, and improving oil spill preparedness and response mechanisms.
The scope of work also includes scientific dredging of rivers and channels to prevent flooding and improve water flow, construction of retaining walls and embankments to protect against erosion, installation of AI-enabled surveillance systems, and deployment of public warning and early alert systems for extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods and tidal surges. Additional initiatives include underground cabling to reduce vulnerability during disasters, development of cyclone shelters in vulnerable coastal and riverine areas, support for coastal road infrastructure for evacuation and emergency access, and strengthening emergency preparedness through AI integration across planning, monitoring and response operations.
The initiative reflects the Government of Goa’s commitment to sustainable coastal development, enhanced maritime safety and climate-adaptive infrastructure, positioning the state as a model for technology-led, disaster-resilient maritime governance aligned with national priorities and global best practices.

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INDIAN COAST GUARD CONDUCTS MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE  WORKSHOP AT GOA

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Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 11, Goa,  conducted a State Level Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) Workshop on 25 Jun 2025 for all Stakeholders in the State of Goa. The workshop was attended by representatives of various agencies i.e North and South Goa Collectorate, Department of Tourism, CISF, Fisheries Department, Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Captain of Ports (COP), Customs, Coastal Security Police (CSP), Airport Authority of India (AAI), IOCL and ONGC. Workshop was aimed at revalidating SOPs and identifying gaps in existing set up for corrective measures. It also aimed to strengthen Maritime Search & Rescue across the coast of Goa through effective coordination.

Indian Coast Guard is the nodal agency in the country responsible for Executing/ Coordinating Search and Rescue (SAR) mission in the Indian Maritime Search and Rescue Region (ISRR).

The workshop was inaugurated by Deputy Inspector General Manoj Bhatia, Tatrakshak Medal, Commander Coast Guard Goa Area. Speaking on the occasion, the Commander emphasized the need of such workshops for better knowhow on role, response and rescue capability of the Resource Agencies in the State of Goa. He added that such workshops also assist in fostering optimum synergy to deliver collaborative efforts while combating Maritime SAR emergencies and in being well prepared to save any precious life and property at Sea.

During the workshop, discussions were held on the proactive approaches that the Coast Guard and other agencies are taking to ensure the safety of mariners at sea. Inclusion of measures such as conducting regular safety drills and providing fishermen with information on the latest weather forecasts was emphasised.