Drishti Marine’s newly deployed Seahorse temporary floating platforms have strengthened beach safety along Goa’s coastline, contributing to 34 rescues across Calangute, Candolim, Miramar and Baina beaches since December 2025. Positioned offshore, the platforms significantly reduce response time and enhance lifesaving vigilance during peak tourist season.
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Goa Government Signs MoU with HITES to Modernise and Disaster-Proof Ports and Inland Waterways
Goa Government, HITES, Captain of Ports, Maritime Infrastructure, Disaster Management, AI in Infrastructure, Inland Waterways, Port Modernisation, Coastal Safety
Goa Tourism Moves to Regulate and Standardize Water Sports Operations
In a key move to bring transparency and discipline to the water sports sector, Goa Tourism, under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri Rohan Khaunte, has initiated steps towards uniform rate structures, kiosk branding, and stricter enforcement against unauthorized operations across the State's beaches.
Tourism Department Honours Lifesavers After Mobor Rescue — 27 Lives Saved
In a courageous late-night operation on September 27, 2025, Drishti lifesavers and local fishermen successfully rescued 27 fishermen from a drifting trawler near Mobor beach. Despite challenging conditions, their swift action and teamwork averted a major tragedy. The Department of Tourism, Goa, honoured the heroes for their bravery and service.
