Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’

December 24, 2025 4:48 PM

Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday inducted its first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap (Yard 1267), marking a milestone in strengthening the country’s maritime environmental protection capabilities. The vessel has been designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under the two-ship PCV project. With over 60 per cent indigenous content, the induction of Samudra Pratap underscores the government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiati...

Milestone for ICG: Keel laying of 2 Fast Patrol Vessels held at Mumbai’s Mazagon Dock

October 30, 2025 8:55 PM

Milestone for ICG: Keel laying of 2 Fast Patrol Vessels held at Mumbai’s Mazagon Dock

In a step towards strengthening India’s maritime security, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) marked the Keel Laying of the second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Plate Cutting of the fifth FPV under the 14 FPV Project at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, on Thursday. Simultaneously, the Girder Laying ceremonies for the second and third indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) were held at Chowgule’s Rassaim Yard, Goa. The contract for the design and construction of 14 FPVs, wit...

Indian Coast Guard rescues critically injured Iranian fisherman in long-range operation

October 28, 2025 6:47 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues critically injured Iranian fisherman in long-range operation

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a long-range medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a critically injured Iranian fisherman from a fishing dhow, Al-Owais, stranded about 1,500 km west of Kochi, Kerala, in the Arabian Sea. According to officials, the fisherman had sustained serious injuries to both eyes and deep lacerations on his right ear following an explosion that occurred during a fuel transfer operation to the vessel’s generator. The dhow, with five crew members on board, was left disab...

Indian Coast Guard conducts 10th NATPOLREX-X and 27th NOSDCP off Chennai coast

October 6, 2025 9:58 PM

Indian Coast Guard conducts 10th NATPOLREX-X and 27th NOSDCP off Chennai coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) along with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Preparedness Meeting off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on October 5-6. The large-scale biennial exercise reaffirmed India’s commitment to safeguarding its marine environment and strengthening inter-agency coordination for effective oil spill management. The event saw participation from 40 foreign...

GSL-made fast patrol vessel ICGS Akshar commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

October 5, 2025 1:37 PM

GSL-made fast patrol vessel ICGS Akshar commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second vessel in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned into service at Karaikal, Puducherry, on Saturday. The 51-metre-long vessel has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), showcasing the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and advancing the Government’s Make in India initiative with over 60% indigenous content. Commissioned by Dipti Mohil Chawla, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defe...