Gujarat Marine Police was set up for peacetime patrol of the state's 1,600-kilometre-long (990 mi) coastline including coastal area and inshore sea due to the proximity to the Pakistan border as well as the presence of important structures like petroleum refinery. It has been envisaged as the first line of defence along Gujarat's coastline to patrol a radius of 10 km from the shore. Thereafter, the Indian Coast Guard is responsible for the 10–50-kilometre (6.2–31.1 mi) area, with the Indian Navy guarding the area beyond that. Currently, this area is secured by the Indian Coast Guard.