This seizure follows a similar high-stakes maritime crackdown just days prior. In a swift and daring overnight operation on February 17, the Indian Coast Guard undertook an intelligence-based operation at sea, jointly with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
According to the Ministry of Defence, the ICG operation dismantled a network involved in the illicit transfer of large quantities of oil and oil-based cargo. This incident hasbrought renewed attention to an earlier incident in which Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker in international waters.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned ICGSSamudra Pratap, India's first indigenous pollution control vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, alongside Goa CM Pramod Sawant.
India's vital ALH Dhruv helicopter fleet remains largely grounded following a Jan 5 crash near Porbandar. A comprehensive safety audit is underway.
The developing situation on Saturday was being monitored closely by the ICG to prevent loss of life and damage to the environment.
ICG Ship Vikram, which was on a routine patrol in the area, was immediately diverted to the location. The Coast Guard team promptly located the dinghy and safely rescued all six crew members.
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Gujarat ATS, Sunil Joshi, mentioned that two ATS officials had been attached to the Coast Guard while the ship went to the suspected place of the handoff.
In response to the heightened tensions in the neighbouring country, the Indian Coast Guard has strengthened security along the international maritime boundary line to prevent any illegal intrusions into India.
The petitioner, Priyanka Tyagi, a seasoned officer with 14 years of service in the Indian Coast Guard, had previously approached the Delhi High Court without success.
The Indian Coast Guard Maritime Coordination Centre (MRCC), which established real-time communication with the vessel's agent, ascertained no loss of life and assured all assistance.
The Coast Guard helicopter crashed immediately after the takeoff from Kochi Airport, when CG 855 was at about 30-40 ft above ground, and the pilot's skills saved 3 lives.
The Pakistani Fishing Boat "Al Soheli" was observed moving suspiciously in Indian waters and did not stop even on the firing of warning shots byIndian Coast Guard.
According to the IMD, the cyclonic storm `Sitrang` was then situated about 520 km south of Sagar Island and 670 km south-southwest of Barisal in Bangladesh.
The Indian Coast Guard’s Dornier Do-228 aircrafts were lined up for a flypast in Karnataka, but were diverted to locate the MiG-29K fighter jet of the Indian Navy, that crashed near Goa.
The ICG and Gujarat ATS also arrested six Pakistani crew members from the boat The boat is being further investigated at the port of Jakhau in Gujarat This is the sixth such joint operation by the ICG and Gujarat ATS in the last year
The Coast Guard saved 19 crew members - 18 Indians and the Ethiopian Captain The Gabon-flagged vessel, MT Parth, was carrying a cargo of 3,911 tonnes The ship was going from Khor Fakkan in UAE to New Mangalore Port
The Coast Guard on Sunday conducted a national maritime search and rescue exercise off the Chennai coast. 24 observers from 16 countries participated in this exercise. The exercise was the tenth edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise.
Candidates can apply for various posts in Indian Coast Guard on the official websitejoinindiancoastguard.cdac.in till September 7, 2022.
Candidates can apply for various posts in Indian Coast Guard on the official websitejoinindiancoastguard.cdac.in till September 7, 2022.
Candidates can apply for various posts in Indian Coast Guard on the official websitejoinindiancoastguard.cdac.in starting from August 17.
India is celebrating the festival of its independence. In this report, see how the lives of the people of Coast Guard who protect the country is.