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INSPECTOR GENERAL ANAND PRAKASH BADOLA, TM, COMMANDER COAST GUARD REGION (EAST)

27Oct

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INSPECTOR GENERAL ANAND PRAKASH BADOLA, TM, COMMANDER COAST GUARD REGION (EAST)

INSPECTOR GENERAL ANAND PRAKASH BADOLA, TM, COMMANDER COAST GUARD REGION (EAST) Chennai 27 Oct 2022 INSPECTOR GENERAL ANAND PRAKASH BADOLA, TM, COMMANDER COAST GUARD REGION (EAST) REVIEWED THE OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT Inspector General Anand Prakash, Badola, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (East) visited the Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters Puducherry on26-27Oct 22 to review Operational Preparedness and Infrastructure Development. During his visit the Coast Guard District Commander Puducherry has briefed the Regional Commander regarding the Operational Deployment of ICG Ships, prevailing Coastal Security Scenario, Search and Rescue efforts for safety of fishermen, Joint Coastal Patrols alongwith Marine Police and Progress ...

THE INDIAN NAVAL SHIP INTERCEPTS SUSPICIOUS BOAT IN PALK BAY

23Oct

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THE INDIAN NAVAL SHIP INTERCEPTS SUSPICIOUS BOAT IN PALK BAY

THE INDIAN NAVAL SHIP INTERCEPTS SUSPICIOUS BOAT IN PALK BAY The Indian Navy maintains continuous vigil over the crucial waters of Palk Bay, which separate India and Sri La nka. During the early hours of Oct 21, 2022, a suspicious boat was observed by the Indian Navy ship on patrol in Palk Bay near the India Sri Lanka International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Despite repeated warnings, the boat did not stop. The ship, as per standard operating procedures, fired warning shots to stop the boat. One of the crew onboard the suspicious boat was reported to have sustained an injury. The injured person was administered first aid by the ship and evacuated by an Indian Navy Chetak helicopter to INS Parundu at Ramnad and had been shifted to the Government Hospital, Ramanathapuram for...

VICTORIOUS NCC AIR WING CONTINGENT FROM ALL INDIA VAYU SAINIK CAMP ARRIVES HOME

10Oct

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VICTORIOUS NCC AIR WING CONTINGENT FROM ALL INDIA VAYU SAINIK CAMP ARRIVES HOME

VICTORIOUS NCC AIR WING CONTINGENT FROM ALL INDIA VAYU SAINIK CAMP ARRIVES HOME Chennai 7 October 2022 The Victorious Contingent from the All India Vayu Sainik Camp—Airforce Military Camp, the Air Wing NCC Co ntingent of NCC Directorate (Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Andaman Nicobar) returned to Chennai today. The Dir ectorate’s team won three gold and three silver medals and stood first in the Aero-modelling competition. It also came as runners up in the overall trophy. Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamilnadu Stat e, Thiru Siva. V. Meyyanathan personally honoured the medal winners and encouraged the team to perform bett er. Deputy Director General of the Directorate, Commodore Atul Kumar Rastogi congratulated the team for the ir outstanding performance. ...

Recognize Appoints Muthu Kumaran as Operating Partner and Head of India Operations

20Sep

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Recognize Appoints Muthu Kumaran as Operating Partner and Head of India Operations

Recognize Appoints Muthu Kumaran as Operating Partner and Head of India Operations Chennai 19 Sep 2022 INDIA-US COAST GUARD JOINT EXERCISE “ABHYAS-01/22” CONDUCTED OFF CHENNAI Indo-US Coast Guard Joint Exercise “Abhyas-01/22” was conducted off Chennai today. The exercise focussed to wards acquainting the Coast Guards with each other’s capabilities and strengthen their working level relations hip towards enhancing inter-operability in the field of maritime search and rescue, boarding operations and oth er maritime law enforcement duties. The highlights of the exercise encompassed various fleet maneuvers, the scenario of the hijacking of a vessel and subsequent rescue of its crew in a coordinated anti-piracy joint operation of both countries. Interdiction of pirat ed vessel...

DIRECTOR GENERAL INDIAN COAST GUARD REVIEWED THE OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS OF EASTERN SEA BOARD

1Aug

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DIRECTOR GENERAL INDIAN COAST GUARD REVIEWED THE OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS OF EASTERN SEA BOARD

DIRECTOR GENERAL INDIAN COAST GUARD REVIEWED THE OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS OF EASTERN SEA BOARD Chennai 29 July 2022 DIRECTOR GENERAL INDIAN COAST GUARD REVIEWED THE OPERATIONAL PREPAREDNESS OF EASTERN SEA BOARD Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM Director General Indian Coast Guard reviewed the operational prepa redness of Eastern Sea Board during day at sea off Chennai on 29 Jul 22. Ships and Aircraft of Coast Guard Ea stern Sea Board displayed various Coast Guard charter of duties including firefighting, boarding operations, Search and Rescue and Pollution Response demo. The recently inducted state of the art Dhruv ALH MK-III Helicopters displayed search rescue operations by us ing rescue basket. The event concluded with a spectacular steam past by participating ships ...

INAUGURATION OF CGSD COMPLEX AT TONDIARPET, CHENNAI

1Aug

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INAUGURATION OF CGSD COMPLEX AT TONDIARPET, CHENNAI

INAUGURATION OF CGSD COMPLEX AT TONDIARPET, CHENNAI Chennai 29 July 2022 Indian Coast Guard Store Depot was inaugurated at Tondiarpet in Chennai by Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard, in the presence of other senior dignitaries from Coast Guard and MES during the ceremony. Indian Coast Guard predominantly plays a significant role in ensuring National Maritime Security, Marine Poll ution Response and Maritime Search and Rescue in the Maritime Zones of India. State of Tamil Nadu is strat egically located with sensitive coastline withadjoiningMaritime Zones of India. The presence of Indian Coast Guard plays vital role in safeguarding Indian maritime interests. Coast Guard Store Depot at Tondiarpet will provide a strong logistic support to all ...

INDIAN NAVY RESCUES SIX FISHERMEN STRANDED OFF POINT CALIMERE

15Jul

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INDIAN NAVY RESCUES SIX FISHERMEN STRANDED OFF POINT CALIMERE

Chennai 14 July 2022 INDIAN NAVY RESCUES SIX FISHERMEN STRANDED OFF POINT CALIMERE Indian Naval Ship Bitra, while on a routine patrol in Palk Bay, sighted a few fishermen stranded on their capsized boat off Point Calimere or Kodiakkarai on 13 July 2022 night. The Naval Ship immediately assisted and rescued them without any casualties. All the six Indian fishermen were safely brought to Nagapattinam and handed over to local authorities. * * * * * PS/CS/07/22

COAST GUARD EASTERN REGION GETS A NEW ALH SQUADRON IN CHENNAI

21Jun

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COAST GUARD EASTERN REGION GETS A NEW ALH SQUADRON IN CHENNAI

OCOAST GUARD EASTERN REGION GETS A NEW ALH SQUADRON IN CHENNAI Chennai 20 June 2022 COAST GUARD EASTERN REGION GETS A NEW ALH SQUADRON IN CHENNAI Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mark-III aircraft, inducted into Coast Guard Region (East) at Chennai on 20 June 2022. It will be the first aircraft of the newly created ‘840 Squadron’. The new squadron will be stationed at Chennai, the headquarters of the Eastern Region of the Indian Coast Guard. Three more ALHs will be added in the inventory of 840 Squadron shortly. The aircraft was received at Coast Guard Air Station, Chennai with a traditional ‘water cannon salute’. Inspector General AP Badola, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region East, welcomed the aircraft and crew. By positioning the ALH MK III at Chennai, the Coast Guard has achi...