The Ministry of Defence announced the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW) 2025, hosted by the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), in Gurugram, India, from November 3rd to 5th, 2025. The workshop’s theme is "Enhancing Real-Time Coordination and Information Sharing Across the Indian Ocean Region.” MISW aims to strengthen collaborative frameworks for safeguarding sea lanes, aligning with India's vision of ‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR)’. The inaugural edition took place in 2019.
The workshop will feature sessions tailored for BIMSTEC, IORA, and DCoC/JA participants, with contributions from UNODC, ReCAAP ISC, RMIFC, IFC, Singapore, RCoC and leading shipping companies. It will culminate in a high-fidelity Table Top Exercise (TTX). Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS), and Mr. Sushil Mansing Khopde, IPS, Additional Director General of DG Shipping, will be keynote speakers. The workshop will bring together maritime security practitioners from 30 countries of IORA, DCoC/JA, and BIMSTEC.
The IFC-IOR was inaugurated on December 22nd, 2018, to enhance maritime safety and security, and is headed by Captain Sachin Kumar Singh. It hosts International Liaison Officers (ILOs) from 15 countries and collaborates with 57 other maritime security constructs and 25 partner countries.
Key Entities Referenced
Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR): An Indian initiative to enhance maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean Region, serving as a hub for maritime information sharing.
Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW): A flagship event of the IFC-IOR focused on fostering collaboration in maritime security.
Indian Ocean Region (IOR): The geographical region which is the focus of maritime security cooperation and information sharing.
MAHASAGAR: India's vision of 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions', guiding principle for the IFC-IOR's initiatives.
Gurugram, India: Location of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop.
Ministry of Defence
MARITIME INFORMATION SHARING
WORKSHOP 2025
Enhancing Real-Time Coordination and Information
Sharing Across the Indian Ocean Region
Posted On: 01 NOV 2025 5:42PM by PIB Delhi
The global maritime security community is set to converge in Gurugram, India, as the Information
Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) hosts the third edition of its flagship event -
Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW 2025) from 03 - 05 Nov 2025. Under the
compelling theme, “Enhancing Real-Time Coordination and Information Sharing Across the
Indian Ocean Region,” MISW 2025 is poised to be a pivotal international platform dedicated to
fortifying the collaborative framework essential for safeguarding the world's most vital sea lanes.
Anchoring Regional Collaboration through MISW
In line with India’s vision of ‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across
Regions (MAHASAGAR),’ IFC-IOR conducts a series of workshops and training programs, of which
the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW) is the flagship event. The inaugural edition of
MISW was conducted in 2019. Since its inception in 2019, MISW has matured into a premier
operational forum, convening working-level professionals from across the globe to exchange best
practices, strengthen interoperability and foster trust-based information sharing. More than a dialogue
platform, MISW catalyses coordinated responses to transnational maritime threats such as piracy and
armed robbery, drug smuggling, irregular human migration, and other incidents that disrupt global
maritime commerce. By bridging operational expertise with strategic foresight, MISW reinforces the
Indian Ocean Region’s collective resilience and advances a future of secure, stable, and sustainable
seas.
From Dialogue to Action: MISW 2025 Charts a New Course
MISW 25, scheduled 03 - 05 Nov 2025, marks a significant stride in fostering engagement with
partner nations and regional constructs. The workshop's theme, "Enhancing Real-Time Coordination
and Information Sharing Across the Indian Ocean Region,” encapsulates the shared vision of
participating nations. MISW 25 moves beyond foundational dialogue to focus on the operational
application of maritime security information and technology in countering evolving non-traditional
threats. With tailored sessions for regional constructs and a culminating table top exercise at
IFC-IOR, the workshop reinforces India’s commitment to MAHASAGAR and commitment towards
shaping a secure, resilient, and cooperative maritime future. The workshop will be inaugurated byVice Admiral Tarun Sobti, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS), and will feature a keynote
address by Mr. Sushil Mansing Khopde, IPS, Additional Director General of DG Shipping. This
workshop will bring together maritime security practitioners from 30 countries of the Indian Ocean
Rim Association (IORA), the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCoC/JA) and the Bay
of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
Setting the Course: Dialogue, Innovation, and Action
MISW 25 features thematic sessions tailored for BIMSTEC, IORA and DCoC/JA participants, with
contributions from UNODC, ReCAAP ISC, RMIFC, IFC, Singapore, RCoC and leading shipping
companies. Panel discussions will chart the roadmap for a resilient maritime information ecosystem,
while India’s role in establishing National Maritime Information Sharing Centres (NMISCs) will be
spotlighted. The workshop culminates in a high-fidelity Table Top Exercise (TTX), simulating real-
world maritime threats and fostering syndicate-based contingency planning. Delegates will engage in
collaborative response frameworks, reinforcing the value of shared situational awareness and
coordinated action.
The Indian Ocean: A Global Economic Lifeline
The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is the bedrock of global commerce, through which a majority of the
world's oil and container traffic flows. Its significance extends far beyond geographical boundaries,
serving as a hub of economic activities, a bridge between continents and a stage for geopolitical
dynamics. Maritime security is not merely crucial for economic stability but is vital for geopolitical
equilibrium. Recognising this critical need, the IFC-IOR was inaugurated on 22 Dec 2018, with a
mission to enhance maritime safety and security in the region. IFC-IOR, presently headed by Captain
Sachin Kumar Singh, is a unique Centre which hosts ILOs from 15 countries and actively collaborates
with 57 other maritime security constructs and 25 partner countries towards ensuring a peaceful,
stable, and prosperous IOR.
MISW 2025 is a testament to the IFC-IOR’s commitment to building a cohesive, transparent,
and resilient maritime information ecosystem. The outcomes of this workshop will play a
significant role in charting the future roadmap for strengthening the IOR Maritime Information
Ecosystem for a safer, peaceful, and more prosperous global ocean.****
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