New Delhi, August 24, 2022: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 32 Bangladeshi fishermen and handed over to Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) yesterday in accordance with existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two Coast Guards. Indian Coast Guard Ship, Varad rescued 32 Bangladeshi fishermen after their boats capsized at Indo-Bangla International Maritime Boundary Line and handed […]
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Indian Coast Guard rescues missing Tamil Nadu fishing boat ‘Mercedes’
New Delhi, May 2, 2021: Indian Coast Guard has rescued missing Tamil Nadu fishing boat ‘Mercedes’ in a massive search operation launched since April 24, 2021 at a distance of about 1,100 kms (590 miles) from Goa. With 11 crew, Mercedes had sailed for deep sea fishing West of Kerala on April 06, 2021 for […]
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with 30 kgs of heroin off Jakhau, Gujarat
New Delhi, April 16, 2021: In a joint intelligence-based operation with ATS Gujarat, a Pakistani boat ‘NUH’ has been apprehended by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Jakhau, Gujarat with 30 kgs of heroin. Eight Pakistani nationals have also been arrested from the boat. An input was received on April 13, 2021 regarding suspected narcotics trafficking by […]
Close coast surveillance on mind, India commissions Coast Guard Vessel C-441
A new Coast Guard vessel was commissioned by Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Tom Jose at Vizhinjam harbour, today, under the aegis of Regional Commander Western Region, Inspector General Vijay D. Chafekar. The function was witnessed by senior officers from Army, Navy, Air Force, BSF, Police, Airport Authority, Central & State Authorities and National Cadet […]
Nine Iranian personnel held with 100 Kg Narcotics off Gujarat Coast
In a joint operation launched by Marine Task Force (MTF), Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Anti-Terrorist Squad of Gujarat apprehended nine Iranian personnel along with 100 kilograms of narcotics off the coast of Gujarat on 26 March 2019. On 24 March 2019, inputs were received from ATS, Gujarat, regarding an illegal consignment of narcotic drug, […]
High Level Meeting Between Indian and BAKAMLA
Director General Indian Coast Guard (DG ICG) G Rajendra Singh is hosting a seven-member delegation of the Indonesia Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) led by Chief of BAKAMLA Vice Admiral A Taufiqoerrochman in India from December 16 to 19 2018. India and Indonesia have established a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and there is considerable emphasis from both sides […]