Indian Coast Guard

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Apply for 65 Assistant Commandant vacancies, details here

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Interested candidates can apply on the official Coast Guard recruitment website at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Feb 18, 2022, 17:18 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Apply for various posts on indiancoastguard.gov.in, details here

The interested candidates can apply through the official website, indiancoastguard.gov.in. 

Feb 14, 2022, 14:02 PM IST

Director General VS Pathania takes charge as 24th Indian Coast Guard Chief

A qualified helicopter pilot, Director General VS Pathania has held several key roles afloat and ashore in a career spanning 36 years.

Dec 31, 2021, 20:18 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard rescues 624 passengers, 85 crew after fire breaks out on ship

MV Kavaratti was taken under tow by ICGS Samarth in dark hours.

Dec 02, 2021, 21:16 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment: ICG announces 50 vacancies at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, here's all you need to know

Candidates who are interested in registering need to fill an ONLINE application.

Dec 01, 2021, 13:58 PM IST

Two merchant vessels collide in Gulf of Kutch, no casualty reported

The collision between oil/chemical tanker MV Atlantic Grace and bulk carrier MV Aviator occurred around 21:30 hours on November 26 in the area considered to be a very sensitive marine diversity reserve, the ICG said in a release.

Nov 28, 2021, 12:07 PM IST

After 26/11 Mumbai attack, Indian Coast Guard conducted over 300 security exercises to ensure safety

These exercises were conducted in coordination with the coastal state authorities and the ICG conducts similar exercises every six months as a result of which people linked to the exercise developed the skills and competency.

Nov 25, 2021, 22:39 PM IST

MEA summons Pakistani diplomat over killing of Indian fisherman

The fisherman identified as Sridhar Ramesh Chamre, 32, from Maharashtra was killed and a crew member of fishing boat 'Jalpari' was injured in the alleged firing incident.

Nov 08, 2021, 18:20 PM IST

1 fisherman killed, 1 injured in firing by Pak Navy, India to pursue matter diplomatically

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency had attacked Indian fishing boats back in April 2020, as well, the Ministry of External Affairs had then termed the incident a "deplorable and unprofessional act".

Nov 07, 2021, 23:02 PM IST

India to raise killing of Indian fisherman with Pakistan

Sources told Zee Media that India has taken "serious note of the incident" and will be raising the matter with Islamabad diplomatically. 

Nov 07, 2021, 21:31 PM IST

Indian fisherman killed in firing by Pakistan Navy, another injured; FIR registered

The ICG confirmed a firing incident which resulted in the death of one person while another has been injured.

Nov 07, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard’s new 105-metre vessel ‘Sarthak’ to be stationed at Gujarat

Powered by two 9100 kilowatt diesel engines, the vessel is capable of attaining a top speed of 26 knots.

Oct 28, 2021, 17:24 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 fishermen after mid-sea collision of fishing boat and Merchant vessel

Two crew of the fishing boat were thrown overboard due to the impact of collision, following which, Indian Coast Guard vessel Shaurya rescued them, based on information from ICG Station, Vizhinjam. 

Oct 23, 2021, 18:52 PM IST

600 kg sea cucumber worth Rs 3 crore seized by Indian Coast Guard

Based on a tip-off, the ICG team at Mandapam in the Ramanathapuram district tracked the suspected vessel and laid a cordon to block its escape. 

Oct 20, 2021, 13:39 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Coast Guard for maintaining maritime peace, saving lives

Commending the forces that are known as the ‘Sentinels of the sea’, the Rajnath Singh said that, ICG which began their service to the nation with just 4-6 boats, is now one of the best maritime forces in the world with over 150 ships and 66 aircraft.

Oct 10, 2021, 00:05 AM IST

ISRO-ICG device helps save 9 sailors stranded at sea between India and Maldives

Jointly developed by the ISRO and ICG, the DAT is a low-cost and effective satellite transmitter built for fishermen. 

Oct 06, 2021, 18:01 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard seizes 2 tons of endangered sea cucumber worth Rs 8 crore

The boat along with seized sea cucumbers was brought to Mandapam and handed over to forest officials. 

Sep 19, 2021, 22:30 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard caught Pakistani boat, 12 people were on board

The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a Pakistani boat that entered Indian territory. There were 12 people on this boat which came from the Pakistan side. Inquiry continues.

Sep 16, 2021, 08:46 AM IST

Indian Coast Guard nabs Pakistani fishing boat off Gujarat coast, probe on

The Pakistani boat named ‘Allah Pawawakal’ was navigating in Indian waters with 12 crew members onboard.

Sep 15, 2021, 22:01 PM IST