Indian Coast Guard

Iranians ferrying cigarette cargo likely waylaid by rough seas, engine trouble: Gujarat Police

February 26, 2026 3:41 am

Flagged as a suspect vessel thought to be possibly carrying contraband, the Al Mukhtar, a vessel registered in Sri Lanka, was towed to the Gujarat coast and its crew handed over to Porbandar Police on February 24.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap in Goa. All you need to know

March 29, 2026 3:25 pm

Upon his arrival on Sunday, Singh was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Minister for Protocol Shri Mauvin Godinho at INS Hansa, Dabolim.

Rajnath Singh to commission ICG ship Samudra Pratap in Goa on Jan 5 Panaji

January 04, 2026 12:03 pm

The vessel is equipped with advanced systems to detect oil spills, enabling comprehensive pollution response operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond.

ICG apprehends 11 Pakistani fishermen

December 12, 2025 4:28 am

This decisive action reflects the unwavering vigilance of the ICG and India's firm resolve to protect its maritime frontiers and uphold international maritime law within the MZI.

Key part to be fixed before Dhruvs with Navy, Coast Guard fly again

December 11, 2025 9:14 am

Deck landing stress and exposure of mechanical components to the corrosive saline environment of the seas put naval helicopters through more gruelling tests, different from the choppers operated by land-based forces. The ALH naval variant awaits modification to a key component.

ICG evacuates injured fisherman from boat off Gujarat coast

November 12, 2025 2:41 pm

The fisherman had a fractured hand and facial injuries when he was evacuated and provided first aid, before he was handed over to Fisheries authorities

Indian Air Force, Coast Guard complete first joint scuba diving expedition off Maharashtra coast in Vijaydurg: WATCH

October 17, 2025 9:21 am

The expedition marked 93 years of the IAF. The week-long venture began on October 8. Twenty divers from both services took part in the scuba diving expedition.

Warfare now measured in hours and seconds, not months, says Rajnath Singh

September 30, 2025 4:35 am

Satellites, drones, sensors redefining nature of conflict: Minister at coast guard conference

Firefighting efforts intensify aboard Singapore vessel after explosion off Kerala coast

June 12, 2025 11:38 am

In a major step forward, a team of salvage experts and Coast Guard divers managed to board the vessel.

Fire in container ship off Kerala contained considerably, inner decks still burn

June 12, 2025 5:12 am

Four Coast Guard ships — Samudra Prahari, Sachet, Vikram, and Samarth — with helicopters, are positioned around the vessel for firefighting and coordinating pollution response in case of any oil or chemical spill.

EXCLUSIVE: I told at night, blow the Pakistan boat off, says Coast Guard DIG

February 18, 2015 12:44 pm