Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister said on Friday that, Maritime terrorism continues to be a security threat as the country has a long coastline with many big cities and security installations. In the presence of Manohar Parrikar, the Defense Minister, Mr. Singh said that, the government had started the process of security audit to identify vulnerable areas in the seas and the coastal areas. The Union Minster also said that, for better coordination among the agencies responsible for coastal security, the director general had been designated as the coastal security’s commander. Also the oceans and seas act as natural security shields and also bring new opportunities for eco prosperity.