As a part of "Surakshit Sagar-2023" Indian Coast Guard carried out Extensive Boarding Operations/VHF Investigations during routine deployment by units under command for verification of the credentials of IFBs/MV and enhance coastal security in AoR. Also Joint Coastal Patrol with representative of Vadinar Marine Police is conducted frequently by the Coast Guard for Coastal Security. Boarding of fishing boats have been undertaken during patrol. Approx 400 boarding operation carried out during the deployment. Also regular Boarding Operations carried out by ACVs during mission tasks and the fishermen are advised on safe practices at sea, carriage of life saving equipment and necessary documents.