Coast guard

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A coast guard or coastguard is a maritime security organization of a particular country. The term embraces wide range of responsibilities in different countries, from being a heavily armed military force with customs and security duties to being a volunteer organization tasked with search and rescue without law enforcement authority. In most countries, a typical coast guard's functions are distinct from those of the navy and the transit police, while in certain countries they have similarities to both.

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India to conduct major 'Sea Vigil' coastal defence exercise India on Tuesday will kick off the major 'Sea Vigil' coastal defence exercise, with all maritime stakeholders led by the Navy and Coast Guard swinging into action along the country’s entire 7,516-km.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 14, 2022