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Offshore Vessel Catches Fire Near Mumbai High Oilfield, 3 Trapped

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 13, 2021

A supply vessel caught fire near the offshore oilfield Mumbai High on Saturday, leaving one crew member injured as three others remained trapped in the engine room, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said in a release.

Defence Minister Greets Indian Coast Guard Personnel On Foundation Day

India News | ANI | Monday February 1, 2021

On the foundation day of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday praised the security force terming it as ''vigilant'' and ''valourous''.

Indian Coast Guard Rescues 11 Fishermen From Boat With Fire Onboard

India News | ANI | Monday January 11, 2021

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 11 fishermen 140 miles west off new Mangalore from a fishing boat which had a fire onboard.

Indigenously-Built Interceptor Boat Joins Indian Coast Guard In Gujarat

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 15, 2020

An indigenously-built interceptor boat joined the Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday at a function in Hazira in Surat district.

Oil Tanker Fire: Coast Guard Sends 3 Ships, Aircraft After Sri Lanka Seeks Help

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 3, 2020

The Indian Coast Guard today said it has pressed into action its three ships and a Dornier aircraft after the Sri Lankan Navy sought assistance to control a fire onboard an oil tanker off the east coast of the island nation.

Indian Coast Guard Launches 27-Meter-Long Interceptor Boat In Surat

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 19, 2020

A newly-built "Interceptor" boat of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was launched in Surat today, a Defence release said.

In A First, Coast Guard Ship Commissioned Via Video Call Amid Lockdown

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 15, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned a ship and two interceptor boats of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa through video conferencing from New Delhi in the backdrop of COVID-19, a step that will boost operational capability of the maritime security agency.

31 Fishermen Missing After Venturing Into Sea Despite Warning: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 8, 2019

A total of 31 fishermen on board two trawlers have gone missing in the Bay of Bengal Sunday after they had ventured into the deep seas without paying heed to the warning of authorities, a state minister said.

Fisherman Missing, 7 Rescued As Boat Sinks Off Gujarat Coast

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

A fisherman went missing while seven others with him were rescued after their barge sank off the Gujarat coast Monday, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said.

In Next Four Years, Coast Guard To Add 50 New Vessels, Says Top Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 10, 2019

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will acquire 50 new vessels and around 40 aircraft in the next four years, a top official said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

17 Coast Guard Dorniers To Get Advance Technology Upgrade

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday October 28, 2018

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Saturday approved upgrading 17 Dornier Aircraft of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at an approximate cost of Rs. 950 crore. "The DAC chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accorded approval for the Mid Life Upgrade of 17 Dornier Aircraft of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at an approximate cost of Rs. 950 crore," ...

11 Indian Fishermen Caught By Pakistan: Indian Coast Guard

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 18, 2018

Eleven Indian fishermen were on Wednesday captured by the Pakistani maritime forces in the Arabian Sea but 19 others were saved, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said.

Phase 2 Of Coastal Surveillance Network On Schedule: Nirmala Sitharaman

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 25, 2018

The second phase of the Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) - that was conceived to ensure attacks like Mumbai 26/11 does not happen in future - would be completed in a time-bound manner, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today.

Coast Guard Vessel 'Vijaya' Commissioned To Watch Over Eastern Coast

India News | Pres Trust of India | Friday September 14, 2018

The Indian Coast Guard commissioned the indigenously built patrol vessel 'Vijaya', fitted with advanced navigation and communication equipment, in the city today.

Pak Boat With 9 Crew Members Seized Off Gujarat Coast

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 20, 2018

A Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members on board has been apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from the Arabian Sea off the Gujarat coast, a release said on Monday.