Indian Coast Guard

October 18, 2024 6:42 PM

Indian Coast Guard conducts successful ‘Sagar Kavach’ coastal security exercise

The Indian Coast Guard successfully conducted the coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ on October 16-17 across Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman & Diu. The exercise, coordinated by the Coast Guard Regional Headquarters in Gandhinagar, was the second edition of the year. It aimed to sharpen maritime and coastal security preparedness while validating existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). A wide range of stakeholders, including the Indian Navy, State Police, Marine Pol...

August 13, 2024 1:33 PM

India steps up maritime patrols to prevent illegal intrusions from Bangladesh

In response to the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, India has significantly increased maritime surveillance along the international boundary line. Anupam Rai, Deputy Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, told ANI on Monday that security has been bolstered to address potential threats. "After the political unrest in Bangladesh, Indian Coast Guard has enhanced its patrolling and surveillance along the international marit...

May 27, 2024 10:05 AM

Indian Coast Guard closely monitors landfall of Cyclone Remal with disaster response team, ships, hovercraft on standby

As the severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' makes landfall between Bangladesh and the adjoining West Bengal coast, the Indian Coast Guard said on Monday that it is closely monitoring the landfall of the cyclone with a disaster response team, ships, and hovercraft on standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges. The ICG further asked the people to follow official advisories, stay informed, and stay safe. Following the landfall of cyclonic storm 'Remal', waterlogging has been witnessed ...

April 26, 2024 1:17 PM

Indian Coast Guard delegation participates in World Border Security Congress in Istanbul

A two-member Indian Coast Guard delegation led by Additional Director General S Paramesh participated in the World Border Security Congress 2024 being conducted in Istanbul, Turkiye. The event was conducted from April 24-26 in Istanbul. The Indian Coast Guard presented a maritime perspective to the Congress on "Maritime Border Challenges" and discussed potential solutions. The event further highlighted the meeting of Coast Guards and Border agencies across the globe, aimed at fostering cooper...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen in swift operation

In a swift and heroic operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen who were stranded at sea on April 4. The fishermen were aboard the Bangladeshi fishing boat Sagar II, which experienced a steering gear breakdown, leaving them adrift for two days. The rescue took place at the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime Border Line (IMBL) when the ICG Ship Amogh spotted the distressed fishing boat inside Indian waters at around 11:30 am. A boarding team was promptly dispat...