Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday urged Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic efforts to secure the release of apprehended fishermen and their fishing boats from the Sri Lankan Navy's custody.
The 4th Al Sila Marine Festival has begun at Al Sila Beach in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region under the patronage of Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Running until December 8, the festival features diverse marine and beach competitions, such as dhow races, fly-fishing, cycling, beach volleyball, and
Based on inputs from the Sri Lankan Navy and aerial surveillance conducted by Indian Naval Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), the Indian Navy localised and identified two vessels involved in the illegal activity.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday organised the 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting in Kochi, Kerala. The event also marked the commencement of the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-24) off the Kochi Coast on November 29
As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety.
In a daring and meticulously executed mission, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has achieved its largest drug bust to date, seizing over 6,016 kilograms of methamphetamine from a Myanmar fishing boat in the Andaman Sea.
"Indian Coast Guard has apprehended a huge consignment of around five tonnes of drugs from a fishing boat in the Andaman waters. This is likely to be the biggest ever drug haul by the Indian Coast Guard ever. More details awaited," said Defence Officials.
A Baloch fisherman was killed, and another was injured in an alleged attack by Pakistani coastguards in Jiwani area of Gwadar. Paank stated that the incident took place when a fishing boat carrying Abdul Ghaffar Baloch and Abdul Sadiq was rammed by coastguards.
The Indian Navy on Friday deployed additional assets, including those from the Coast Guard, after its submarine collided with the Indian fishing vessel Marthoma, which had 13 crew members aboard, on Thursday, about 70 nautical miles northwest of Goa.
Speaking to ANI, the minister highlighted the importance of the day, noting that World Fisheries Day is celebrated nationwide to honour the contributions of the fishing community. In Tripura, fish farmers from across the state, including progressive and innovative farmers, were invited to