Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral
The Commandant of the Naval War College, Rear Admiral Arjun Dev Nair, addressed the media regarding the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26), scheduled to be held on February 21, 2026, in Goa.
The conclave will witness participation from 14 countries of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), reinforcing its importance as a key maritime dialogue platform focused on regional cooperation and security.
The theme for this year’s edition is “Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR – Progressing Lines of Effort to Mitigate Dynamic Threats.” The discussions will centre on collaborative strategies to address evolving maritime risks and strengthen collective security frameworks across the region.
Significantly, GMC-26 will be hosted for the first time at Chola Bhawan, the newly inaugurated academic complex of the Naval War College in Goa. The new venue is expected to provide a modern and dynamic setting for high-level deliberations among participating nations.
The Goa Maritime Conclave continues to serve as an important forum for strengthening maritime partnerships and fostering dialogue among Indian Ocean Region countries in an increasingly complex security environment.
