Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on January 15. The squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, the Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), the Indian Coast Guard said on Satur
An FIR has been filed under the Immigration and Foreigners Act after a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a routine maritime patrol off the Gujarat coast on Wednesday, officials said.
The Pakistani fishing boat, identified as AL-MADINA, had nine crew members onboard. The vessel has been seized and is being towed to Porbandar for thorough rummaging and joint interrogation by concerned agencies. The Coast Guard said the operation reflects its "unwavering commitment to se
The delegations also discussed collaboration in emerging areas, including the use of advanced technology, information sharing, training programmes, and personnel exchanges. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made since the last High-Level Meeting and agreed on the importa
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was commissioned on January 5 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
ICGS Samudra Pratap is the largest and most technologically advanced ship ever built for the Indian Coast Guard, and the first of a series of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) being constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. Vasco da Gama. The name "Samudra Pratap" signifying the Majesty of
Samudra Pratap, meaning "Majesty of the Seas," reflects the Indian Coast Guard's resolve to ensure safe, secure, and clean seas while safeguarding the nation's maritime interests. The ship represents a major advancement in indigenous ship design and construction.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the contribution of Goa Shipyard Limited. He said that GSL functions as an important part of the defence ecosystem, contributing significantly to the country's maritime security. The Defence Minister was addressing the officials and workers of Goa Shi
Rajnath Singh visited GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) on Sunday, the eve of commissioning the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) 'Samudra Pratap' into the ICG (Indian Coast Guard).
The commissioning of Samudra Pratap will enhance the ICG's capabilities in responding to marine pollution incidents, safeguarding India's maritime environment and resources