The topic of easing tensions in the South China Sea came up in their meeting, at-sea confrontations by PLAN, China Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels of Philippine resupply vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal have become routine.
The coastal security exercise 'Sagar Kavach' will be conducted on November 16- 17, 2023 in Kerala and Mahe. It is a half-yearly exercise with the objective to check coastal security mechanisms and validate standard operating procedures.
An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship evacuated a critically injured Philippines national, sustaining multiple fractures, from a cargo ship, officials said on Sunday.
The High Commission took swift action following the fishermen's predicament, liaising actively with Maldivian authorities to ensure a "speedy resolution" to the matter.
India Coast Guard Ship Sangram was decommissioned on Wednesday with full honours in a traditional armed force ceremony held at Murgaon Port Authority (MPA) jetty, Goa.
President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr said that India's offer to provide helicopters to the PCG will be a big help to the Philippine government's efforts to build up the country's capabilities in terms of rescue and humanitarian efforts.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Samar was decommissioned with full honours during a traditional armed force ceremony held at Kochi, an official statement said.
Indian Coast Guard Chief Director General Rakesh Pal participated in the 3rd Coast Guard Global Summit in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday to maintain the International Maritime Order and Cooperation.
One of two men missing at sea for nearly two weeks was found alive by a Canadian fishing boat in a life raft in Canadian waters, approximately 70 miles northwest of Cape Flattery, Washington, reported CNN.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday in a letter addressed to the Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar requested to secure the release of 12 Tamil fishermen detained by the Maldivian Coast Guard.
According to an official statement, "In an anti-poaching operation, Indian Coast Guard Air Cushion Vessel (ACV) apprehended an Indian fishing trawler along with 5 members of the crew, carrying 45 kg of illegal sea cucumber in waters near Dhanushkodi on 25 October 2023."