Indian Coast Guard’s latest Vessel Vigraha reaches Base Port Vishakapatnam
Built at a private shipyard near Chennai, the OPV has been designed and fitted with advanced technology. While the ship has a top speed of 23 knots (almost 43 kmph), it also has an endurance of 5,000 nautical miles at an economical speed.
Sep 11, 2021, 08:49 AM IST
ICGS 'Vigraha' commissioned into Indian Coast Guard - See pics
The 'Vigraha' will be based at Visakhapatnam and operate on India's Eastern Seaboard.
Aug 28, 2021, 18:39 PM IST
Rain fury leaves trail of destruction in Maharashtra- In pics
“As per the data of July 24 at 9.30 pm, about 1,35,000 people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. A total of 112 deaths have been reported and 3,221 animals have died. A total of 53 people were injured and 99 are missing," said Relief and Rehabilitation Department.
Jul 25, 2021, 14:45 PM IST
Maharashtra rains: Death toll from landslides and floods rises to 112, NDRF, Army rescue thousands from affected areas
"As per the data of July 24 at 9.30 pm, about 1 lakh 35 thousand people have been evacuated from the flood-affected areas. A total of 112 deaths have been reported and 3221 animals have died. A total of 53 people were injured and 99 are missing," said Relief and Rehabilitation Department.
Jul 25, 2021, 06:55 AM IST
ICG, DST rescue and relief teams at work in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa flood-hit areas
Coast Guard teams have been working with the respective District Admin in Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka to mitigate the effect of incessant rainfall, that has led to floods.
Jul 24, 2021, 21:24 PM IST
Maharashtra rains claim over 129 lives, Army, IAF and coast guard pressed into service as IMD issues red alert for various districts
A total of 15 relief and rescue teams comprising troops from the Aundh Military Station and Bombay Engineer Group based at Pune have been deployed in affected areas. The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Varsha 21' for flood relief and rescue work in the state.
Jul 24, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
Indian Coast Guard saves all 12 crew members of MV Kanchan that sank off Gujarat coast
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has said that all the 12 crew of the cargo ship MV Kanchan, off Gujarat, have been rescued. The ship had been dead in the water after contamination in the fuel leaving its engine defunct and the vessel without power supply.
Jul 22, 2021, 14:14 PM IST
Coast Guard nabs two for attempted smuggling of 1.2 tonnes of sea cucumber
The joint patrol was initiated after intelligence was received regarding the illegal trans-shipment of sea cucumber in the late intervening hours of Monday and Tuesday.
Jul 06, 2021, 21:40 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2021: Registration window now open on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, apply before this date
Interested candidates can now visit the official website at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in to apply. The registrations started on July 2 and the last date to apply is July 16.
Jul 04, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
ICG to use ISRO's Distress Alert Transmitter in every boat to save lives at sea
This mission highlighted the significance of a home-grown satellite communication device that helps fishermen in distress, by alerting the concerned authorities.
Jul 02, 2021, 14:49 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues all 9 crew from sinking tug off Port Blair
The operation was carried out late on Wednesday, a few hours after the information regarding the vessel in distress was received.
Jun 25, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
ICG provides assistance to merchant vessel that suffered total power failure on maiden voyage
Manned by 14 crew the ship, on Thursday, suffered the failure of all three Diesel Alternators, bedsides its backup generator.
Jun 19, 2021, 15:16 PM IST
Oil spill occurs 450 km off Chennai coast, Indian Coast Guard monitoring situation
The vessel is stable and is continuing its voyage and is expected to reach its destination by late hours of Friday (June 18).
Jun 17, 2021, 23:37 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard carry out daring rescue operation at sea to save 16 - Watch
The ICG deployed two Chetak helicopters and Ship Subhadra Kumari Chauhan to conduct the operation.
Jun 17, 2021, 16:30 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2021: 350 vacancies released, check how to apply
Interested candidates can visit the official website at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in to apply once the registration window opens on July 2. The last date to apply is July 16.
Jun 13, 2021, 18:27 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK-III
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Saturday inducted three indigenously-built advanced light helicopters (ALH) MK-III that will assist in search and rescue operations, and further enhance coastal security, an official statement said.
Jun 12, 2021, 21:22 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2021: Notification out for 350 vacancies, know eligibility, important dates
The application process will start on July 2 and will continue till July 16, 2021.
Jun 11, 2021, 20:54 PM IST
Indian Coast Guards mount emergency medical operation for captain of foreign vessel
For speedy medical evacuation, Coast Guard Chetak helicopter was launched from Coast Guard Air Enclave Goa at 11am.
Jun 06, 2021, 21:20 PM IST
Colombo Ship fire: ICG working with Sri Lanka to douse blaze, smoke density reduced
Daily Aerial surveillance by ICG Dornier aircraft has indicated no oil spill in the area.
May 30, 2021, 22:09 PM IST
Colombo ship fire: Hull intact, blaze reduced and no oil spill says ICG
After almost four days and nights of continuous fire fighting by two Indian Coast Guard ships and Sri Lankan tugs, the blaze on Container Ship MV X-Press Pearl has considerably reduced.
May 28, 2021, 21:35 PM IST
