Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Maldives for maritime collaboration
6 days, 18 hours ago

Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Maldives for maritime collaboration

India Today  

The Indian Coast Guard's two patrol vessels arrived in Maldives's capital Male on Monday as part of their ongoing deployment to the Indian Ocean Region. The visit by Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vaibhav and Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Abhiraj, underscores India’s efforts to bolster maritime collaboration and enhance bilateral ties within the region, the officials noted. The agenda also includes cross-deck training sessions, collaborative discussions, and friendly sports events, reflecting the shared commitment to maritime safety and security. The deployment will also underscore environmental stewardship with National Cadet Corps personnel aboard a Coast Guard ship actively participating in an environment protection awareness programme, officials sadi.

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Endless potential, new determination: Admiral Tripathi's visit boosts India-Indonesia maritime ties
1 week, 1 day ago

Endless potential, new determination: Admiral Tripathi's visit boosts India-Indonesia maritime ties

Firstpost  

Institutionalising the India-Indonesia maritime partnership will be crucial as both nations navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Regular high-level dialogues, expanded training initiatives, and deeper defence-industrial collaboration must form the bedrock of this relationship From securing trade routes to advancing defence collaboration, India and Indonesia are charting a path toward peace, progress, and maritime stability. During his four-day visit, Admiral …

Indian, Philippine Coast Guards hold bilateral meeting to strengthen cooperation
2 weeks ago

Indian, Philippine Coast Guards hold bilateral meeting to strengthen cooperation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In line with the rising bilateral ties with India, the Philippines Coast Guards on Monday conducted a bilateral meeting at ICG HQs here. This was part of the ongoing cooperation framework established under the MoU signed between the Indian Coast Guard and the Philippines Coast Guard. It was the second meeting as part of the ongoing cooperation framework …

India, Sri Lanka launch Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, deepen ties
6 months ago

India, Sri Lanka launch Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, deepen ties

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Thursday launched a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, reflecting the deepening maritime security cooperation between the two sides, as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met the top leadership in Colombo to bolster ties in a range of areas. EAM S Jaishankar with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe Jaishankar was on his first foreign visit …

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back
8 months, 1 week ago

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back

The Hindu  

In an apparent bid to woo Indian tourists back to the Maldives, a major tourism body has announced that it will hold road shows across key Indian cities. As the number of Indian tourists to the Maldives continues to decline, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators held discussions with India's High Commissioner, Munu Mahawar, on enhancing travel …

Indian Coast Guard vessel Samudra Paheredar visits Brunei
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard vessel Samudra Paheredar visits Brunei

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: In a significant development for India-ASEAN maritime cooperation, the Indian Coast Guard's Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar arrived at Muara Port, Brunei, on Tuesday. The visit aligns with the India ASEAN Initiative for Marine Pollution, an initiative championed by defence minister Rajnath Singh during the 2022 ASEAN Defence Minister Plus Meeting in Cambodia. Planned activities include joint training exercises, …

Indian Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call in Vietnam
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar makes a port call in Vietnam

The Hindu  

Indian Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Paheredar with an integral helicopter, made a port call at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, on Tuesday as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Association of South-east Asian Nations countries. During the three-day visit, the crew will engage in professional interactions focussing on marine pollution response, maritime search and rescue, and maritime law …

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 …

ASEAN Diplomacy: Coast Guard ship reaches Philippines
8 months, 4 weeks ago

ASEAN Diplomacy: Coast Guard ship reaches Philippines

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Continuing its country’s efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with ASEAN nations, the Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, arrived at Manila Bay, Philippines on Monday, March 25, 2024, for a three-day visit. The visit of this specialized Pollution Control Vessel is part of a broader initiative aimed at demonstrating ICG's Marine Pollution Response …

Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives
9 months, 1 week ago

Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives

The Hindu  

March 12, 2024 08:45 pm | Updated March 13, 2024 07:33 am IST - COLOMBO Indian troops stationed in the Maldives have begun withdrawing from the island nation, its defence authorities said, in line with President Mohamed Muizzu’s ‘India out’ promise to his supporters. The deployment of a technical crew indicated that Male and New Delhi had reached a compromise …

Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training missions
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Coast Guard ships arrive in Sri Lanka for training missions

The Hindu  

“Two Indian Coast Guard ships arrived at the port of Galle in Sri Lanka for a formal visit to facilitate professional exchanges and conduct joint training exercises,” the Indian mission in Colombo said. Visit of #ICG ships will facilitate professional exchanges & joint exercises with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, i.a.w ICG-SLCG MoU," the Indian Coast Guard said in a …

India, Maldives & Sri Lanka’s ‘Dosti-16’ kicks off in Maldives
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India, Maldives & Sri Lanka’s ‘Dosti-16’ kicks off in Maldives

The Hindu  

February 25, 2024 11:05 am | Updated 12:54 pm IST - Male Highlighting the importance of “collaboration and interoperability” among the coast guards personnel of the Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon said the trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’ will unite the troika to address “shared maritime security concerns through collaboration.” Mr. Maumoon was speaking at an …

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon
10 months, 1 week ago

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon

The Hindu  

India and Maldives would resolve the issues between them “bilaterally” said Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasising that while Maldives has allowed a Chinese ‘research’ vessel into the Male harbour, no Chinese troops had been allowed in. Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, Mr. Wickremesinghe also confirmed Sri Lanka’s decision to join the 15-nation …

Maldives seeks info from India over its coast guard's alleged activities within Maldivian territory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives seeks info from India over its coast guard's alleged activities within Maldivian territory

The Hindu  

The Maldives' government has formally requested the Indian government to provide "comprehensive details" of an incident in which its coast guard personnel allegedly boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels operating within its economic zone. On January 31, the Indian Army intercepted a Maldivian fishing boat engaged in fishing activities within the Maldives' Special Economic Zone, located 72 nautical miles northeast of …

Indian Navy safely escorted 3,440 ships and 25,000 crew in anti-piracy patrols since 2008: Centre
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Navy safely escorted 3,440 ships and 25,000 crew in anti-piracy patrols since 2008: Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy's regular deployment of its maritime assets has helped ensure the safe passage of merchant and fishing vessels facing threats of piracy. Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence, on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha, "Since 2008, the Indian Navy has deployed units in the Gulf of Aden and east coast of Africa towards anti-piracy patrols. …

An ‘India out’ plan that could impact the Maldives
11 months, 2 weeks ago

An ‘India out’ plan that could impact the Maldives

The Hindu  

The recent decision by the Maldives to revoke an agreement with India for joint hydrographic surveys in Maldivian waters has caused considerable dismal in Indian media and strategic circles. Getting Indian hydrographic ships out of Maldivian waters appears intended to aid China’s marine surveys of the surrounding seas. However, China’s oceanographic surveys in the waters of friendly South Asian states …

4 Destroyers, 1 Frigate: Navy's Big Push to Boost Security Amid Attacks on Merchant Vessels
11 months, 3 weeks ago

4 Destroyers, 1 Frigate: Navy's Big Push to Boost Security Amid Attacks on Merchant Vessels

News 18  

Amid the recent spate of attacks on merchant vessels, the Indian Navy has now deployed a total of four destroyers, one frigate and one P-8I long-range patrol aircraft in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden to ensure maritime security. The Indian Navy, in response to these incidents, has deployed task groups comprising destroyers and frigates to undertake maritime security …

What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? | Explained
11 months, 4 weeks ago

What’s the latest blip in India-Maldives ties? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Earlier this month, the Maldives Cabinet decided against renewing a Memorandum of Understanding with India for cooperation in hydrography. Coming soon after newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to send back Indian troops currently stationed in the Indian Ocean archipelago, the move was yet another indication of his government’s intention to reverse the former Ibrahim Mohamed …

India, Sri Lanka Navies discuss maritime security in Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar
1 year, 1 month ago

India, Sri Lanka Navies discuss maritime security in Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar

The Hindu  

A recent meeting between the Indian and Sri Lankan Navies discussed maritime security in the Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar region, the safety of fishermen, measures to curtail trafficking of contraband, among other issues. The meeting was the 33rd edition of annual International Maritime Boundary Line meeting between the representatives of Navies and Coast Guards of India and …

The Maldives’ President-Elect Wants To Evict the Indian Military. What Now?
1 year, 2 months ago

The Maldives’ President-Elect Wants To Evict the Indian Military. What Now?

The Quint  

India also enjoys a naval presence and has installed 10 coastal surveillance radars. In May 2023, Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the construction of a coast guard harbour in the Uthuru Thila Falhu island and handed over to the MNDF a Fast Patrol vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship. Commodore C Uday Bhaskar wholeheartedly endorsed Chawla, saying that India’s …

Maldives president-elect says he’s committed to removing the Indian military from the archipelago
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives president-elect says he’s committed to removing the Indian military from the archipelago

Associated Press  

MALE, Maldives — The president-elect of the Maldives said he will stick to his campaign promise to remove Indian military personnel stationed in the archipelago state, promising he would initiate the process. Mohamed Muiz told his supporters gathered Monday night at a celebration of his election victory that he wouldn’t stand for a foreign military staying in the Maldives against …

Coast Guards of India, Philippines to enhance professional bonds
1 year, 4 months ago

Coast Guards of India, Philippines to enhance professional bonds

The Hindu  

Commanders of the Coast Guards of India and Philippines on August 22 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Maritime Cooperation. The MoU was signed by Director General Indian Coast Guard Rakesh Pal and Commandant, Philippine Coast Guard, Admiral Artemio M. Abu who is on a visit to India from August 20 to 24 which will be followed by the …

Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka
1 year, 4 months ago

Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Indian naval ship 'Khanjar', an indigenously-built Missile Corvette of the Khukri class, will make a three-day visit to Sri Lanka’s eastern harbour of Trincomalee from Saturday to further people-to-people connect and familiarise the people with the Indian Navy. On July 31, post departure, a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sri Lanka Navy Ship off Trincomalee is also planned, it said. Last …

Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of key coast guard facility in Maldives
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of key coast guard facility in Maldives

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Didi on Wednesday laid the foundation of a harbour for the coast guard of that country at Sifavaru to boost its maritime security capabilities, at a time when China is attempting to step up its presence in the Indian Ocean Region by sending more warships on deployments and also taking up …

India to build Harbour for Maldivian Coast Guard, foundation stone laid
1 year, 7 months ago

India to build Harbour for Maldivian Coast Guard, foundation stone laid

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Didi on May 3 laid the foundation stone for the Maldives National Defence Forces Coast Guard ‘Ekatha Harbour’. The development of the Coast Guard Harbour and repair facility at Sifavaru is one of the biggest grant-in-aid projects of India, a joint press communique issued at the end of Mr. Singh’s three-day …

Rajnath Singh hands over two naval vessels for Maldivian defence forces
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajnath Singh hands over two naval vessels for Maldivian defence forces

The Hindu  

Continuing India’s capacity building assistance in the Indian Ocean Region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Day 02 of his three-day visit, handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship to the Maldives National Defence Forces. India offers an enhanced defence partnership to friendly foreign countries, that is accommodative of their national priorities and capacities,” Mr. Singh …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives
1 year, 7 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft to the Maldives as India's "gift" during his visit to the island nation from May 1 to 3. The defence ministry said this on Sunday, a day ahead of Singh's visit to the Maldives, one of India's strategically key maritime neighbours. During his …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives
1 year, 7 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft to the Maldives as India's "gift" during his visit to the island nation from May 1 to 3. The Defence Ministry said this on Sunday, a day ahead of Mr. Singh's visit to the Maldives, one of India's strategically key maritime neighbours. During his visit, …

Sri Lanka, India discuss common maritime challenges faced in Indian Ocean
2 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka, India discuss common maritime challenges faced in Indian Ocean

Firstpost  

The 32nd international maritime boundary line meeting between Sri Lankan and Indian navy was held on board SLNS Sayura off the coast of Kankesanthurai on Friday Colombo: The navies of India and Sri Lanka have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and actions to overcome common maritime challenges faced by the navies and coast guard personnel of the two countries …

India, Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, says S Jaishankar
2 years, 8 months ago

India, Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, says S Jaishankar

Firstpost  

Jaishankar stated that India and Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, transnational crime, cyber-attacks and narco-trafficking India emphasised its “commitment to intensify and expand areas of cooperation, especially connectivity, energy, and maritime cooperation” at the 18th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Sri Lanka on Tuesday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a pitch for collective action to “combat terrorism, …

India asks Sri Lanka to \'exercise caution\' while handling fishing boats
2 years, 8 months ago

India asks Sri Lanka to \'exercise caution\' while handling fishing boats

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: India has asked Sri Lanka to "exercise caution" so as to prevent any casualties in the course of crackdowns on Indian fishing boats and requested the island nation to tackle the fisheries issue based on a humanitarian approach. "The Indian side asked the relevant Sri Lankan authorities to exercise caution so as to prevent any casualties in the course …

EAM S Jaishankar formally hands over Coastal Radar System to Maldives
2 years, 8 months ago

EAM S Jaishankar formally hands over Coastal Radar System to Maldives

India TV News  

Highlights EAM Jaishankar formally handed over the Coastal Radar System to the Maldives Chief of Defence Force Coastal Radar System will contribute to enhancing maritime security for the Maldives SAGAR is aimed at cooperative measures for sustainable use of the oceans in the region External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday formally handed over the Coastal Radar System to the …

Indian Coast Guard sends back Bangladeshi boat with 20 fishermen
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Coast Guard sends back Bangladeshi boat with 20 fishermen

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday successfully repatriated a Bangladeshi fishing boat ‘Allahar Daan’ alongwith 20 Bangladeshi fishermen. The boat and it's crew was handed over by ICGS Sarojini Naidu to the Bangladesh Coast Guard Ship Shadhin Bangla at the international maritime boundary line. The boat was reported adrift at sea due to engine breakdown and was sighted by …

Maldives Parliament debates defence deal with India
3 years, 10 months ago

Maldives Parliament debates defence deal with India

The Hindu  

A day after Male and New Delhi signed an agreement to jointly develop the Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard Harbour, Maldives’s Parliament, ‘the People’s Majlis’, took up an emergency motion, demanding greater transparency on the bilateral pact. “Given our expansive maritime territory, the need to enhance local coast guard capabilities cannot be overstated,” she told The Hindu from Male, …

Coast Guard Deploys Ships, Aircraft on Rescue Mission after Oil Tanker Catches Fire Off Lankan Coast
4 years, 3 months ago

Coast Guard Deploys Ships, Aircraft on Rescue Mission after Oil Tanker Catches Fire Off Lankan Coast

News 18  

The Indian Coast Guard on Friday said it has deployed its assets for fire-fighting and oil spill related activities after a crude-laden tanker bound for the country burst into flames off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on Thursday. Indian Coast Guard has deployed its ships and Aircraft for Search and Rescue and fire fighting mission, approximately 37 Nautical Miles …

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