Indian Coast Guard deploys Dornier aircraft, ships to warn fishermen after low pressure develops in Bay of Bengal
The Met Office has predicted heavy rains over the next couple of days.
Oct 22, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard launches Offshore Patrol vessel ‘Vigraha’, to be stationed at Vishakapatnam
Vigraha, also known as (Yard-45007) is likely to be inducted into Indian Coast Guard in March 2021.
Oct 06, 2020, 17:45 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard escorts immobile oil tanker MT New Diamond out of Sri Lankan waters
The ICG had mobilized seven ships and two aircraft for this operation and had provided necessary support to the Sri Lankan authorities.
Oct 05, 2020, 19:32 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues 9 fishermen, boat drifting in Sri Lankan waters
The information regarding stranded fishing boat and the distressed crew was received by Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC).
Sep 10, 2020, 23:17 PM IST
Oil slick near MT New Diamond is from explosion, not cargo hold, say sources
The MT New Diamond is being held about 30 miles from the Sri Lankan Coast by a tug boat and joint firefighting and pollution response operations are being carried out by the assets of the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy and their Sri Lankan counterparts.
Sep 09, 2020, 17:28 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues 24 distressed fishermen off Kerala Coast; search on for 31 others
The missing fishing boats are from Ponnani, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, Munambam and Azhikode harbours of Kerala.
Sep 07, 2020, 22:40 PM IST
MT New Diamond Fire off Sri Lanka coast: No oil spill reported, cargo hold safe
The Indian Coast Guard Dornier aircraft are performing morning and evening sorties from Mattala International Airport, Sri Lanka, for aerial assessment.
Sep 06, 2020, 22:06 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard helps Lankan Navy douse fire onboard oil tanker, 22 crew members rescued
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) continues its effort to help douse fire on an oil tanker `MT New Diamond` off the east coast of Sri Lanka.
Sep 04, 2020, 15:01 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rushes three vessels to Sri Lankan coast for firefighting on oil tanker
Three Indian Coast Guard ships have been rushed to the Central-eastern Sri Lankan coast to help fight a massive fire onboard MT New Diamond, a Panama-flagged oil tanker.
Sep 03, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard thwarts smuggling of sea cucumber worth Rs 5 crore into Sri Lanka
Sea cucumbers are an important constituent of the coral ecosystem and are categorized as an ‘endangered species’ .
Aug 29, 2020, 23:47 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard commissions new Interceptor boat C-449 for east region
The ship will not only strengthen the security umbrella of the east coast but also help augment patrolling in order to prevent illicit activities at sea.
Aug 20, 2020, 15:48 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard helps Pakistani Captain who suffered heart attack on high seas
The Coast Guard immediately responded to the request of medical assistance and evacuated Captain Badar Hasnain, master of the vessel MV Haykal, to a hospital in Visakhapatnam for treatment.
Aug 17, 2020, 22:28 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard conducts joint patrolling with Marine Police to enhance coastal security mechanism
The Indian Coast Guard conducted joint patrol and a training exercise with the Marine Police of the Eastern, Western coastal states and the islands for better synergy and coordination.
Aug 15, 2020, 18:06 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues 14 fishermen adrift on boat off Nagapattinam coast in Tamil Nadu
The Indian Coast Guard has rescued 14 fishermen, whose boat was adrift at sea owing to a mechanical failure, off the Nagapattinam coast in Tamil Nadu, in a coordinated search and rescue mission (SAR).
Aug 07, 2020, 16:06 PM IST
In Sea-Air coordinated operation, Indian Coast Guard rescues six Sri Lankan fishermen from rough seas
In a Sea-Air Coordinated Operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen who were stuck in a capsized boat, stranded and adrift at the sea in rough weather for four days.
Jul 11, 2020, 16:42 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard rescues 6 Sri Lankan fishermen along Chennai coast
The successful rescue operation reiterates the Indian Coast Guard’s resolve towards providing Search and Rescue cover in the vast indomitable sea areas.
Jul 05, 2020, 17:55 PM IST
Amit Shah meets NDMA, NDRF, IMD, Indian Coast Guard on Cyclone Nisarga
Amit Shah also held a video conference meeting with Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Maharashtra,
Jun 01, 2020, 22:31 PM IST
Defence Ministry signs nearly Rs 1200 crore contract for modernisation of airfield infrastructure
The MAFI Phase-II is a follow-on programme based on MAFI Phase-I that included up-gradation of 30 airfields of IAF.
May 08, 2020, 19:47 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard's offshore patrol vessel 'Varad' commissioned, to be stationed at Odisha's Paradip
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned a 98-meter offshore patrol vessel ‘Varad’ at Chennai's Kattupalli port in the presence of Minister of State Shipping (Independent Charge) Mansukh Mandaviya and other dignitaries.
Feb 28, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard launches offshore patrol vessel 'Vajra'; to be operational by October 2020
In India, ships have historically been launched with a Puja ceremony that dedicates the ship to a God and blessings are sought for the ship and her sailors.
Feb 27, 2020, 18:29 PM IST
