Indian Coast Guard News

DAC Approves Upgrade of 17 Indian Coast Guards’ Dorniers Worth Rs 950 Crore

New Delhi. 27 October 2018. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman here today and accorded approval for the Mid Life Upgrade of…Read more ›

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Indian and Vietnamese Coast Guards meet to strengthen mutual cooperation

New Delhi. 01 October 2018. A High Level Meeting between Coast Guards of India and Vietnam was held at Coast Guard Headquarters under the provisions of the Memorandum…Read more ›

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Indian Coast Guard relentless in plugging gaps in surveillance

New Delhi. 24 September 2018. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while inaugurating the 37th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference here, lauded the exemplary efficiency of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and foresightedness…Read more ›

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L&T Hands Over ICGS Vijaya (OPV-2) to Coast Guard

New Delhi. 30 August 2018. L&T delivered the Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vijaya (OPV-2) to the Indian Coast Guard today. The 2,160-ton vessel is second in the series of…Read more ›

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L&T launches third Offshore Patrol Vessel

New Delhi. 28 August 2018. Continuing the focus on ‘Make in India’ in the defence sector, the L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli launched the third offshore patrol vessel (OPV-3)…Read more ›

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Gallantry and Other Decorations for Coast Guard Personnel

New Delhi. 14 August 2018. On the occasion of Independence Day 2018 the President of India has awarded one President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) (Distinguished Service), five Tatrakshak Medal (TM)…Read more ›

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First Green ALH Dhruv Mk-III for Indian Coast Guard on it’s Maiden Ground Run

Bengaluru. 30 June 2018. The first green helicopter earmarked for Indian Coast Guard has completed its build with installation of basic systems and had a successful maiden ground run here.…Read more ›

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Coast Guard launched operation to rescue distressed vessel MV SSL Kolkata

New Delhi. 14 June 2018. Indian Coast Guard ships sailed in the wee hours today morning from Haldia, Paradip and Visakhapatnam to douse major fire onboard Indian flag vessel…Read more ›

Indian-Pakistan Coast Guards brainstorm

Meeting between Director Generals of ICG & PMSA New Delhi. 28 May 2018. DG Rajendra Singh, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard is hosting a four member…Read more ›

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130th Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC) meets to discuss coastal security

New Delhi. 18 May 2018. The 130th meeting of the Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC) was held at ONGC Corporate Office Urja Bhawan under the Chairmanship of DG Rajendra…Read more ›