New Delhi: Marking a significant advancement in the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) digital infrastructure, Inspector General Anand Prakash Badola, Deputy Director General (Policy & Plans) of the ICG, laid the foundation stone for the Tier-III Data Centre under Project Digital Coast Guard (DCG) on November 5, 2024, at Mahipalpur, New Delhi. The state-of-the-art data center,…
Panaji, Goa: In a significant boost to India’s maritime security capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), Adamya and Akshar, on October 28, 2024. The vessels, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content, mark a step forward in achieving self-reliance in defense under the…
September : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organized a nationwide cleanup drive for International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 (ICC-2024), as part of the Government’s ongoing ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The initiative, carried out across all coastal states and Union Territories, saw the enthusiastic participation of thousands of NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and students from schools and…
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Habitats Trust and HCL Foundation. The partnership, formalized at the ICG Headquarters in New Delhi, focuses on strengthening marine conservation through key initiatives aimed at tackling environmental threats and preserving biodiversity. The MoU was signed by Inspector General Anupam…
Incheon, South Korea: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took part in the 20th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM), held from September 3 to 4, 2024, in Incheon, South Korea. This significant forum brought together 23 member Coast Guard agencies to discuss critical maritime issues, including law enforcement, the safety and security of…
Kolkata: In a daring night-time rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully saved 11 crew members from the distressed cargo vessel MV ITT Puma on August 26, 2024. The Mumbai-registered general cargo vessel, en route from Kolkata to Port Blair, reportedly sank approximately 90 nautical miles south of Sagar Island, West Bengal. The distress call was…
Chennai: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, today. In a significant move to bolster maritime security and environmental protection, he also virtually launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre, located at Chennai Port, and the Coast Guard Air Enclave…
Kakinada: In a remarkable display of maritime rescue, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued a 21-year-old Indian fisherman suffering from second-degree burns on the left side of his body. The incident occurred onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Sengalamman, approximately 183 km off the Kakinada Coast in Andhra Pradesh. The distress call was received…
New Delhi: The 7th Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Subordinate Officers’ Conclave was inaugurated on August 1, 2024, by Director General Rakesh Pal at the ICG Headquarters in New Delhi. The two-day Conclave, running from August 1-2, is themed ‘Towards an Inclusive Approach’. It features a series of brainstorming and plenary sessions, along with lectures on…
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched its innovative ‘Suvidha Software Version 1.0’ at the inaugural ‘Annual Operational Sea Training Conference’ held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on July 30, 2024. This cutting-edge software is designed to enhance training protocols and ensure uniformity across all ICG platforms, marking a significant advancement in the ICG’s operational training…
