Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the Indian Coast Guard ship, Samudra Paheredar docked at the Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official release on Tuesday. The ICG […]
Indian Coast Guard conducts 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue meeting in Kolkata
The 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting was held in Kolkata on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Director General Rakesh Pal, the Director General Indian Coast Guard, being the Chairman of the NMSAR Board. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is the coordinating and executing agency for Maritime Search […]
Indian Coast Guard rescues 16 missing mariners including 3 Indians near Malaysia
In a swift rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard successfully coordinated the rescue of 16 personnel including three missing Indian nationals in foreign waters of Malaysia on August 26. In the late hours of August 25, MRCC Mumbai received information regarding three missing Indian nationals from the Guyana-flagged tanker, MT Vora, off the Malaysian Coast, the Indian […]
Indian Coast Guard has sought applications for these posts, know full details
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has invited online applications from male candidates for recruitment to the post of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch) with effect from 08 September 2022. Candidates can apply for 01/2023 batch at joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. ICG will conduct an online selection of candidates known […]
Indian Coast Guard inducts new ALH Mark3 unit in Gujarat’s Porbandar including armed versions
In a major boost to further strengthening the Coast Guard Region North West, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday commissioned its Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III helicopters at Porbandar in Gujarat which includes an armed version helicopter also which can hit targets from 1800 metres. The ALH MK III squadron was commissioned […]
Indian Coast Guard, NDMA officials hold discussions to enhance cooperation in tackling disasters
Indian Coast Guard and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) officials including member Rajendra Singh on Friday held discussions at the force headquarters in the national capital. The discussions were held to strengthen cooperation and coordination in tackling disasters in the maritime zone, according to NDMA officials. “Indian Coast Guard and National Disaster Management Authority […]
PM Modi extends wishes to Indian Coast Guard on Raising Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on their Raising Day. “Best wishes to the Indian Coast Guard family on their Raising Day. An organisation of great strategic importance, our Coast Guard is an outstanding team of professionals, who steadfastly secure our coasts and also are at the forefront […]
Indian Coast Guard seizes 500 kg sea cucumber
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday seized 500 kg of sea cucumber in Tamil Nadu’s Mandapam. According to the ICG, working in a tip-off about illegal transhipment of sea cucumber, a banned marine species, in the wee hours of Sunday, the ICG team swung into action and tracked the […]
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2020: 50 vacancies for cook and steward
Indian Coast Guard has invited on line application for the recruitment of Navik (Domestic Branch (Cook & Steward)) 10th Entry vacancies on its official website. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the recruitment exam online at joinindiancoastguard.gov.in on or before December 7, 2020. The Indian Coast Guard will release […]