Indian Coast Guard
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. It was started on 1 February 1977 and formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence.
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SC notice to govt on Coast Guard pilot's plea seeking permanent commissionPriyanka Tyagi, a 14-year Indian Coast Guard (ICG) pilot and short service appointment (SSA) officer in the rank of assistant commandant, saved over 300 lives at sea, logged 4,500 flying hours - the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Defence ministry inks Rs 1,070-crore deal for 14 Fast Patrol VesselsThe defence ministry signs Rs 1,070-crore deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The FPVs, equipped with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Coast Guard conducts evacuation of ailing Indonesian ship crew memberIndian Coastal Guard carried out a successful medical evacuation, MEDEVAC, of the Indonesian crew, who were suffering from stomach pain and high fever, in high seas. After the operation, the patients..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Attack on merchant vessels: Indian Navy enhances maritime surveillance efforts in Arabian SeaTask Groups comprising destroyers and frigates have also been deployed to undertake maritime security operations and render assistance to merchant vessels in case of any incident. "Aerial surveillance..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Escorted by Indian Coast Guard, ship attacked by drone arrives at Mumbai portIndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy begins investigation into attack on merchant vessel off India's west coastThe Indian Navy has launched an investigation into a suspected drone strike on a Mangalore-bound cargo vessel off India's west coast in the Arabian sea. The Navy and the Indian Coast Guard deployed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amazon India strengthens commitment to inclusive workplace by partnering with Indian Coast GuardIn a move towards fostering an inclusive workplace, Amazon India has signed a MoU with the ICG to provide career opportunities for ex-service. This initiative aligns with Amazon India's commitment to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Innovate while maintaining tradition in forces: Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh, Union defence minister, emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between tradition and innovation in the armed forces during a combined graduation parade. Singh urges officers to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Coast Guard ship Samar decommissionedThe Indian Coast Guard ship Samar was decommissioned in a traditional armed forces ceremony in Kochi. Commissioned in 1996, the ship was based in Mumbai before being relocated to Kochi in 2009. Built..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Smugglers send officials on gold hunt in Palk StraitThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have been on a gold hunt in the Palk Strait after smugglers from Sri Lanka threw the contraband into the sea on spotting a..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi govt has created a Sudarshan Chakra of security ring of India: Amit ShahUnion home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that a policy of maritime security has been adopted by the government led by Prime Minister Modi to make the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine..IndiaTimes - Published |
Coast Guard rescues 12 crew members of sinking vessel off Gujarat coastThe Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 12 crew members of a sinking supply vessel in the Arabian sea off the Gujarat coast, it said on Sunday. The operation was carried out on Saturday.IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Coast Guard seize sea cucumbers worth Rs 1.64 croreSea cucumbers are prohibited species under Wildlife Protection Act.DNA - Published |
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Director General VS Pathania is new Indian Coast Guard ChiefHe has undergone specialization in Search and Rescue and port operations with the US Coast Guard.DNA - Published | Two merchant vessels collide in Gulf of Kutch, Indian Coast Guard monitoring situation to prevent oil spillIndiaTimes - Published |
Two merchant vessels collide in Gulf of Kutch, no casualty, oil spill reported; ICG ships on standbyIndiaTimes - Published | Indian Coast Guard's new 105m long vessel 'Sarthak' to be stationed at GujaratSarthak is commanded by Deputy Inspector General MM Syed and has a complement of 11 Officers and 110 men.DNA - Published |
Indian Coast Guard holds important place in world's best maritime forces, says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh presents gallantry, meritorious service medals to Coast Guard personnelDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday presented gallantry and meritorious service medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel at the Investiture Ceremony being held at National Stadium Complex in New..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Coast Guard's latest Vessel Vigraha reaches Base Port VisakhapatnamWhile the ship has a top speed of 23knots (almost 43kmph), it also has an endurance of 5,000 nautical miles at economical speed.DNA - Published | Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel Vigraha commissioned in ChennaiIndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Coast Guard saves all 12 crew from ship MV Kanchan stranded off GujaratCargo ship MV Kanchan had been dead in the water after contamination in the fuelDNA - Published | Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli hands over 25 remote control guns to Navy, Coast GuardIndiaTimes - Published |
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Cyclone Tauktae: Rajnath Singh lauds efforts and operations by armed forces, Indian Coast GuardIndiaTimes - Published | Cyclone Tauktae: Nil loss of life at sea, 5600 boats back to safety, says Indian Coast GuardBased on information from the fisheries authorities of the respective states, the ICG has said that all boats were accounted for.DNA - Published |
