03/06/2026
ENHANCING MARITIME SAFETY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
IN PHOTOS: Personnel of Coast Guard Station Northern Negros Occidental (CGS NNOC), together with its Sub-Stations under the leadership of Acting Station Commander, Commander Artzell M Anacan PCG, actively participated in the SEARCH AND RESCUE OPTIMAL PLANNING SYSTEM (SAROPS) AND OTHER MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS (MDA) TOOLS TRAINING conducted from 01โ03 June 2026 at Headquarters, CGS NNOC, San Patricio Boulevard, Brgy. Puno Banago, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.
The activity was facilitated by personnel from Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV), led by the Director Command Center - CGDSV and Acting Deputy Chief of District Staff for Operations (Dโ3), Lieutenant Junior Grade Kristomar L Miscala PCG, who formally concluded the threeโday training attended by twenty (20) CGS NNOC personnel.
The Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS) and Other Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Tools Training equipped Philippine Coast Guard personnel with advanced technologies and analytical tools essential for effective search and rescue operations, maritime surveillance, and operational decision-making.
Through this specialized training, CGS NNOC personnel enhanced their capabilities in mission planning, incident response, vessel tracking, and maritime situational awareness, ensuring faster, more coordinated, and data-driven operations in safeguarding lives at sea and protecting the country's maritime domain.
This initiative underscores the Philippine Coast Guardโs commitment to continuously strengthening operational readiness, embracing innovation, and promoting excellence in maritime safety and security.
Photos by: [SW1 BS Mayang PCG, ASN JG Delima PCG]