Indian maritime security boosted as new Coast Guard ship gets commissioned
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian maritime security boosted as new Coast Guard ship gets commissioned

India Today  

In a boost to the maritime safety and security of the nation, the Indian Coast Guard got a new indigenous ship, named ‘Sarthak’. ICGS Sarthak will be based at Porbandar in Gujarat and operate on India’s Western Seaboard under the Operational and Administrative Control of the commander of Coast Guard Region. pic.twitter.com/ZzWVyZbJLl — Indian Coast Guard October 28, 2021 ICGS Sarthak is fourth in the series of five Offshore Patrol Vessels that are being built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited for the ICG. The Indian Coast Guard is a pioneer in inducting indigenous platforms and ICGS Sarthak is a glowing example of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

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Indian Coast Guard to host India's largest maritime rescue exercise
1 month ago

Indian Coast Guard to host India's largest maritime rescue exercise

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard is gearing up to host India's largest National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise which will have a major gathering of international representatives. The ICG on Monday said, "The two-day event will feature the largest ever real-time simulations aimed at honing the skills required for effective Search and Rescue operations, collaborative efforts among regional and …

Indigenous Domination: Coast Guard Launches Two Fast Patrol Vessels with Over 60% Indigenous Content
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indigenous Domination: Coast Guard Launches Two Fast Patrol Vessels with Over 60% Indigenous Content

New Indian Express  

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) with over 60% indigenous content. These vessels are part of a contract signed with Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) for eight such FPVs to be built at a cost of Rs 473 crore. Each FPV has a length of 52m, breadth of 8m, max speed of 27 knots, and …

Indian Coast Guard ship in Philippines to bolster bilateral maritime cooperation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard ship in Philippines to bolster bilateral maritime cooperation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialised Pollution Control Vessel, is in Manila Bay in the Philippines as part of an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, officials said on Tuesday. "The visit of a specialised Pollution Control Vessels is part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstration of ICG's marine pollution response capabilities and shared …

Indian Coast Guard's fifth offshore patrol vessel Saksham commissioned in Goa
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian Coast Guard's fifth offshore patrol vessel Saksham commissioned in Goa

India Today  

Indian Coast Guard’s fifth offshore patrol vessel ‘Saksham’ was commissioned in Goa by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Wednesday, an official statement said. "The 105-meter offshore patrol vessel has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited and is fitted with advanced technology, navigation and communication equipment, sensors, and machinery. "The ship has been equipped with an Integrated Bridge …

India has great scope to become indigenous ship-building hub: Defence Minister
3 years, 3 months ago

India has great scope to become indigenous ship-building hub: Defence Minister

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the country has "great scope" to become an indigenous ship-building hub, while pointing out that the Centre has introduced policies to help the domestic industry become world class. In his address at an event to mark the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Vigraha,' the last of the seven Offshore Patrol Vessels, here, …

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