India’s Directorate General of Shipping has raised maritime security protocols to ISPS Level 2 across all ports and vessels, following escalating Indo-Pak tensions. The heightened alert mandates stricter access control, blackout drills, and cybersecurity vigilance.
The move aims to safeguard maritime infrastructure and ensure business continuity amid rising regional threats. Ports on India’s western coast are particularly focused on maintaining operational readiness without disrupting commercial shipping.
Security agencies are conducting unannounced drills to assess real-time preparedness and coordination among port authorities, reinforcing India’s maritime security framework