Chennai Wins Bid to Host 2027 Coast Guard Global Summit
India has successfully won the bid to host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit, which will be held in Chennai in 2027. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the fourth summit in Rome. The prestigious three-day event, which will coincide with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Coast Guard, will feature an International Fleet Review and seminar. The selection underscores India's growing prominence in global maritime security cooperation and its organizational capabilities on the world stage.
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The Coast Guard Global Summit is an international platform for dialogue and cooperation among coast guards worldwide. Its main objectives include promoting maritime safety, enhancing security, protecting the marine environment, sharing best practices, and fostering international collaboration to address transnational maritime challenges.
India was chosen unanimously at the 2025 summit in Rome, reflecting its growing leadership in international maritime cooperation and organizational capabilities. Hosting the event coincides with the Indian Coast Guard’s Golden Jubilee, highlighting India's increasing prominence in global maritime security and its commitment to fostering international trust and cooperation.
The 2027 summit will feature an International Coast Guard Fleet Review and a World Coast Guard Seminar. Key topics will likely include maritime safety, marine pollution response, environmental protection, countering transnational crimes, capacity building, and the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence for maritime domain awareness.
Since its first meeting in Japan in 2017, the summit has grown to include delegates from over 100 countries and international organizations. It has expanded its agenda to address emerging issues like ocean health, climate change, technological advancements, and law enforcement, promoting broader and deeper international coast guard cooperation.