Veraval: In a display of remarkable courage and swift action, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained a serious head injury onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) St Francis. The incident occurred amidst rough sea conditions approximately 130 km west of Veraval, Gujarat,…
Gujarat: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) successfully intercepted an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea, seizing 173 kg of narcotics and apprehending two perpetrators on board. The operation, carried out with precision and coordination, was initiated based on specific and credible intelligence provided by ATS Gujarat. Utilizing their…
In a coordinated anti-narcotics operation at sea, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) joined forces with the Anti-terrorism Squad (ATS) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to intercept a Pakistani vessel carrying a staggering 86 kg of narcotics, valued at approximately Rs 600 crore. The meticulously planned operation, executed on April 28, 2024, resulted in the apprehension…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards enhancing maritime security and cooperation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG) convened the 5th Annual High-Level Meeting in New Delhi. The meeting, held on April 23, 2024, underscored the commitment of both nations to combat transnational illegal activities at sea and…
Mumbai: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted an Indian fishing boat suspected of carrying unauthorized cash and engaging in the smuggling of diesel, approximately 83 nautical miles northwest off the coast of Mumbai. Acting on intelligence provided by Customs officials, the ICG Regional Headquarters (West) launched a comprehensive operation, navigating through challenging night conditions…
Karwar: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Rosary, which had encountered engine failure approximately 215 nautical miles from Karwar, Karnataka. The timely intervention by the ICG averted a potential maritime disaster and ensured the safety of the distressed fishing vessel and its crew. The IFB Rosary had issued a distress…
Kolkata: In a swift and decisive operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen who were stranded on their fishing boat at sea. The rescue mission, carried out on April 4, 2024, highlights the commitment of the Indian Coast Guard to safeguarding lives at sea and enhancing international cooperation with neighboring countries….
Gujarat: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Station Pipavav undertook a daring rescue operation to evacuate a critically injured fisherman from the Indian Fishing Boat named Pushkar Raj, located 50 kilometers from the coast in the Gulf of Khambat on April 3, 2024. Upon receiving distress signals, the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Pipavav, swiftly diverted the ICG…
Mandapam: In an anti-smuggling operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Mandapam, in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Chennai, successfully seized 99 kilograms of Hashish with an estimated street value of Rs 108 crores. The operation took place in the Gulf of Mannar, where a country boat attempting to transport the narcotics to…
Vadinar: In a significant stride towards bolstering coastal infrastructure and fortifying national security, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Ajay Bhatt, inaugurated the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Jetty Vadinar on March 1, 2024.
