Coast guard

Prasthan Offshore Security Exercise

March 28, 2022

‘Prasthan’ is an offshore security exercise that was conducted in Mumbai’s Offshore Development Area (ODA) on 23rd March 2022. This exercise was conducted under the aegis of the Western Naval Command’s Headquarters. Overview: This exercise is conducted every six months. ..

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President’s Colour to INS Valsura

March 26, 2022

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Valsura has been awarded the prestigious President’s Colour by President Ram Nath Kovind. Overview: To mark this occasion, a guard of honour of 150-men was presented to the President and a ceremonial parade was held. ..

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First National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC)

February 17, 2022

Following the 26/11 terrorist attack, India has been consistently trying to augment the nation’s maritime security. In regard to this, the government has appointed Vice Admiral (retd) G Ashok Kumar as the nation’s first national maritime security coordinator with the ..

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Indian Coast Guard Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Karnaklata Barua commissioned

October 1, 2020

On September 30, 2020, the Indian Coast guard Vessel Karnaklata Barua was commissioned at Kolkata. The commissioning was done through video conferencing. Highlights The ICGS Kanaklata Barua is one of the five FPVs (Fast Patrol Vessels) built by GRSE (Garden ..

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ICGS Varad: First Major Defence ship to clear all acceptance Trials in a Single Sea Sortie

February 29, 2020

On February 28, 2020, the Indian Coast Guard’S ICGS Varad, an Offshore Patrol Vessel was commissioned at Chennai port. The vessel is to operate under North Eastern Coast Guard Region. Highlights The ICGS was built by L&T at Kattupalli near ..

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Union Shipping Minister launches sixth offshore patrol vessel ‘Yard 45006 VAJRA’

February 28, 2020

Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently launched the sixth offshore patrol vessel ‘Yard 45006 VAJRA’. The vessel was designed and indigenously built by Larsen and Toubro to enhance coastal security of the country. This is the sixth in the series of seven ..