Articles tagged under: Indian Coast Guard

Indian Coast Guard rescues 22 stranded at ‘flooded site’ in Amreli

June 18, 2025
Indian Coast Guard rescues 22 stranded at ‘flooded site’ in Amreli

Amreli: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 22 individuals, including women, who were stranded at a flooded site in Gujarat on June 16th, the force said on Wednesday. In a post on social media platform X, the ICG shared photos and stated, “Indian Coast Guard Station Pipavav, in coordination with Marine Police, rescued 22 stranded personnel, including women, from a flooded Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) site near Victor village, Amreli. Amid tough weather and low visibility, ...Read More

Indian Coast Guard advises Gujarat fishermen to return to shore amid changing weather forecast

May 03, 2025
Indian Coast Guard advises Gujarat fishermen to return to shore amid changing weather forecast

Porbandar: The Indian Coast Guard has issued a warning to fishermen in Gujarat, urging them to return to shore immediately in light of an approaching change in weather. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a rainfall forecast for the coming days, and in order to enhance maritime safety, Coast Guard vessels broadcasted alerts through loudspeakers to those heading out to sea. The advisory seeks to minimize risks and accidents, highlighting the need to prioritize safety amid unfavorable...Read More

300 kg drugs worth ₹1,800 crore seized off Gujarat coast in ICG-ATS operation

April 14, 2025
300 kg drugs worth ₹1,800 crore seized off Gujarat coast in ICG-ATS operation

Porbandar: In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), seized 300 kg of narcotics worth ₹1,800 crore near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) off the Gujarat coast during the night of April 12-13. In an official statement, the Coast Guard said, "The Indian Coast Guard, in a joint operation with Gujarat ATS on the night of 12-13 Apr 25, seized 300 kg of narcotics worth Rs 1800 Cr off IMBL near the Guj...Read More

Coast Guard Helicopter tragedy at Porbandar; 3 jawans dead

January 05, 2025

Porbandar: Indian Coast Guard ALH MK-III Helicopter CG 859 met with a mishap at Porbandar Airport Runway at about 1215 hrs on 05 January 2025. The ICG helicopter had 02 Pilots and 01 Air Crew Diver at the time of incident and was on a routine training sortie. Immediately post incident, the crew were recovered and shifted to Government Hospital Porbandar, where they were declared brought dead. The reasons leading to the incident are being investigated by a Board of Inquiry. The Mortal rema...Read More

ICG rescues 12 seafarers from sunken dhow in coordinated operation with PMSA

December 05, 2024
ICG rescues 12 seafarers from sunken dhow in coordinated operation with PMSA

Dwarka: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Wednesday rescued 12 crew members of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir from the North Arabian Sea. This humanitarian search and rescue mission saw close collaboration between the Indian Coast Guard and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), with both nations' Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) maintaining continuous communication throughout the operation. The mechanized sailing vessel (Dhow) Al Piranpir, which had departed from Porba...Read More

Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pakistan’s hold in sea

November 18, 2024
Coast Guard rescues 7 Indian fishermen from Pakistan’s hold in sea

Porbandar: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship successfully rescued 7 Indian fishermen on 17 Nov (Sunday), apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary off Gujarat coast. At approx 1530 hours on 17 Nov, ICG Ship on patrol received a distress call from an Indian fishing boat (IFB) operating near the No-Fishing Zone (NFZ). Call reported that Indian fishing boat, Kal Bhairav, had been intercepted by PMSA vessel, and 7 Indian crew apprehended....Read More