Indian Coast Guard

October 7, 2023 4:37 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues ten fishermen from Palk Bay

Indian Coast Guard rescued ten fishermen from Palk Bay in a swift operation. The Indian Coast Guard ship C 432, based at Mandapam in Rameswaram, located and rescued the distressed boat with the crew. The distressed boat had suffered hull damage leading to uncontrolled inflow of water resulting in engine failure. The fishing boat had sailed from Navoor harbour in Nagapattinam on 5th October and had suffered damage on the high seas. As soon as the information about the boat was received from ...

September 21, 2023 12:44 PM

ICG's ‘Samudra Prahari’ carries out Pollution Response Table-Top exercise & demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Thailand

Showcasing India’s maritime expertise and commitment, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Pollution-Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prahari’ carried out a comprehensive Pollution Response Table-Top exercise and demonstration at Khlong Toei Port in Thailand yesterday. The exercise involved key personnel from Thailand’s Maritime Enforcement Coordination Centre (MECC) including Customs Department and Royal Navy. It added that it promoted knowledge sharing and co-operation during real-life oil pollution scenar...

September 16, 2023 4:25 PM

Indian Coast Guard organizes Beach Cleanup Drive in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Coast Guard organized a Beach Cleanup Drive at Ramakrishna Beach, Visakhapatnam, today as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day. About 450 volunteers from the Coast Guard, CISF, NCC cadets, Gangavaram Port, HPCL, Indian Oil Corporation and school students participated in the event and collected 150 Kg of waste from the beach. ...