Coast Guard
Operation Sagar Aaraksha II: Indian Coast Guards assistance to Sri Lanka
In coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has been tirelessly engaged in fighting a major fire onboard the Chemical laden container vessel MV X-Press Pearl anchored off Colombo since May 25.
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NSA Ajit Doval commissions ICG offshore patrol vessel Sajag
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has commissioned Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sajag constructed by Goa shipyard limited through digital means and dedicated it to the Nation for safeguarding our Maritime interests.
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Indian Coast Guard apprehends Burmese fishing boat with 12 poachers
In a swift sea-air coordinated operation, the Indian Coast Guard on Saturday apprehended one Burmese fishing boat with 12 poachers illegally fishing in Indian waters approximately 14 nautical miles west of Rutland Island.
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Indian Coast Guard Ship C-452 virtually commissioned at Ratnagiri
Western Seaboard commander Additional Director General Rajan Bargotra on Tuesday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship C-452, the 52nd ship in the series of 54 Interceptor Boats at Ratnagiri through Video Conference.
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ICG Ship Kanaklata Barua commissioned at Kolkata
Indian Coast Guard Ship Kanaklata Barua was commissioned at Kolkata on Wednesday.
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Inidan Coast Guard Ship C-449 commissioned in Chennai
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship C-449 was commissioned on Thursday by Chief Secretary K Shanmugam in Chennai, which would further strengthen the maritime and coastal security of Tamil Nadu.
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ICG launches fourth offshore patrol vessel at GSL
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday launched its fourth in the series of five offshore patrol vessels (OPV), re-christened as ICG Ship “Sarthak” in an impressive ceremony at Goa Shipyard Limited.
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ICG ship Rajkamal rescues 6 Sri Lankan fishermen
In a Sea-Air Coordinated Operation, the Indian Coast Guard ship Rajkamal rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen who were stuck in a capsized boat, stranded and adrift at the sea in rough weather.
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Coast Guards of India and Indonesia sign pact
The Coast Guards of India and Indonesia on Monday signed a pact in an effort to enhance collaborative and cooperative ties to rein transnational maritime crimes, facilitate Search and Rescue among others.
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India is an emerging maritime power: Rajnath Singh
Stating that India is an emerging maritime power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said its prosperity is also very dependent on the sea.
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