Dhankhar stated that a resurgent Africa and a rising India can strengthen South-South Cooperation in areas like clean technology, climate-resilient agriculture, maritime security, connectivity, and green economy.
During the two-day visit, the crew of ICGS Sujay will engage in professional interactions focusing on Marine Pollution Response (MPR), Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) and Maritime Law Enforcement.
Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of the Brazilian Navy is on an official visit to India from August 19 to 24. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation between the two countries.
Taiwanese aversion to China has heightened following the sinking of the Chinese fishing vessel Minlongyu 60877 near Kinmen on August 17, which collided with another ship, leaving three crew members missing. While search and rescue operations are ongoing, Chinese Coast Guard vessels briefly c
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly constructed state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on August 18, 2024. He also virtually launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre, located at the Chennai
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to inaugurate a newly constructed state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) building in Chennai on Sunday. He will also inaugurate two additional key facilities: the regional Marine Pollution Respons
The landmark initiative is set to drive the transition from conventional fuel-based harbour tugs to greener, more sustainable alternatives, marking a major step in India's commitment to environmental sustainability and the advancement of its maritime sector.
"During the dialogue, the two sides discussed the ways to enhance maritime cooperation in furthering a conducive environment for mutual growth and global well-being," the MEA stated in the release.
The Indian Coast Guard's ALH choppers and hovercrafts are carrying out surveillance operations along the maritime boundary with Bangladesh to prevent an illegal influx into India in the wake of escalating unrest and the collapse of the government in Bangladesh.
Amid heightened tensions in Bangladesh following the ouster of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, the Indian Coast Guard said that security has been beefed up along the international maritime boundary line to prevent any illegal intrusion in India.