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Watch | Indian Coast Guard braves extreme weather for mid-sea medical evacuation

Indian Coast Guard successfully executed a mid-sea medical evacuation of an Indian mariner suffering from a suspected stroke off the Kerala coast.

India Coast Guard evacuated a critically ill Indian mariner from MT Global Star around 110 Miles NW of Kochi. (Indian Coast Guard)
Published on Jul 24, 2023 06:54 PM IST

Titan incident: How much will US Coast Guard charge for the search-and-rescue?

The search and rescue efforts in Titan submersible incident, has been estimated to cost millions.

The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, dives in an undated photograph(via REUTERS)
Published on Jun 26, 2023 07:52 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Coast Guard continued the search despite knowing Titan sub implosion on Sunday

Uncover the shocking truth why the Coast Guard decided to continue the search despite knowing about the implosion of the Titan submersible on Sunday.

FILE - This photo provided by OceanGate Expeditions shows a submersible vessel named Titan used to visit the wreckage site of the Titanic. The wrecks of the Titanic and the Titan sit on the ocean floor, separated by 1,600 feet (490 meters) and 111 years of history. How they came together unfolded over an intense week that raised temporary hopes and left lingering questions. (OceanGate Expeditions via AP, File)(AP)
Published on Jun 24, 2023 04:00 PM IST

Titan submersible incident: Can the dead bodies of five onboard be recovered?

Five parts of the wrecked sub were found on Thursday, approximately 1,600ft (480m) from the bow of the Titanic wreck.

The Titan submersible(via REUTERS)
Published on Jun 24, 2023 08:54 AM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

Philippine ferry catches fire at sea, all 120 people aboard rescued

In March, a fire broke out — and raged overnight — on a ferry carrying about 250 people and killed at least 31 passengers and crew members off the southern island province of Basilan

Smoke rises due to a massive fire at a ferry in Bohol, Philippines, on Sunday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 11:59 AM IST
ByAssociated Press

At least 78 killed, dozens feared dead after fishing vessel sinks off Greece

On Sunday, 90 migrants on a US-flagged yacht were rescued in the area after they made a distress call.

Survivors arrive by yacht after a rescue operation at the port in Kalamata town, about 240 kilometers (150miles) southwest of Athens on Wednesday. (AP)
Published on Jun 14, 2023 06:34 PM IST
PTI |

ICG evacuates 50 oil rig personnel off Gujarat Coast as Biparjoy approaches

The Coast Guard evacuated the members in two as Biparjoy raged, 24 crew members were evacuated on Tuesday and 26 personnel were evacuated on Monday.

Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) ALH Mk-III (CG 858) helicopter airlifts 11 personnel from jack-up rig 'Key Singapore' operating off Dwarka to Okha, in Dwarka, Monday, June 12, 2023.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 02:28 PM IST

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

India and the Maldives signed a pact for the development of the coast guard facility in 2021 when New Delhi also extended a $50 million line of credit.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and defence minister of Maldives Mariya Didi during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard ‘Ekatha Harbour’, in Male, on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on May 04, 2023 03:48 AM IST
ByRahul Singh, New Delhi

Rajnath Singh hands over fast patrol vessel, landing craft assault ship to Maldives

The fast patrol vessel, capable of coastal and offshore surveillance at high speeds, was commissioned as Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard ship Huravee

The Maldives is one of the biggest beneficiaries of India’s Neighbourhood First policy. (Twitter | Rajnath Singh)
Updated on May 02, 2023 06:34 PM IST

Rajnath’s 3-day visit to Maldives begins today

Singh will also visit the ongoing project sites in the country and interact with the Indian diaspora.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Ahmed Didi, minister of foreign affairs Abdulla Shahid and he will also call on Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. (Agencies)
Updated on May 01, 2023 12:15 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Coast Guard to build residential tower in Worli, ship repair facility at Ratnagiri

“This previous building housed offices of senior officers. It had become weak and hence was pulled down. Apart from residential facilities, a command centre will be built here,” Coast Guard Commandant General (West) Manoj Baadkar said.

HT Image
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 12:15 AM IST

Japanese army helicopter with 10 crew members goes missing: Report

The coast guard said it received information that a Ground Self-Defense Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter disappeared from radar on Thursday evening.

Japanese army helicopter (Representative Image)(AP)
Published on Apr 06, 2023 05:38 PM IST

State seeks Coast Guard’s help to curb illegal fishing by LED lights

The specialised devices attract tiny phytoplankton – microscopic marine algae – which use the light as a food source in the absence of natural sunlight.

Though the Centre banned it in all coastal states in 2017, fishers say the use of LED lights remains rampant in waters just beyond the 12 nautical mile limit, where the jurisdiction of the state marine police ends and the Indian exclusive economic zone (EEZ) begins. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 12:54 AM IST
ByPrayag Arora-Desai

Bodies of two Romanian, Indian families trying to enter US from Canada found

The corpses of six unidentified persons, including an Indian family, were discovered in an area along the border between Canada and the United States.

Migrants seen at the US border. (AFP Representational)
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 10:44 PM IST

Six bodies recovered from Canada near US border

The corpses of six unidentified persons were discovered on Thursday in an area along the border between Canada and the United States.

HT Image
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 03:35 PM IST

Coast Guard's ALH Dhruv chopper makes forced landing in Kochi

An ALH-DHRUV Mark 3 helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard had to make a forced landing in Kerala's Kochi on Sunday.

An incident of forced landing of an ALH Dhruv Mark 3 helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard today took place in Kochi.(Source: @defencealerts)
Updated on Mar 26, 2023 03:00 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2023: Apply for 255 Navik posts from Feb 6

Indian Coast Guard will recruit candidates for Navik posts, apply from Feb 6 at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2023: Apply for 255 Navik posts from Feb 6
Published on Jan 28, 2023 05:43 PM IST

Indian Coast Guard rescues crew members of ship from Arabian Sea in Gujarat

A total of 22 people were onboard the vessel, including 20 Indians. Of the other two, one each was from Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

A screengrab from a video tweeted by Indian Coast Guard. (twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard)
Published on Jul 06, 2022 06:05 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Indian Coast Guard launches rescue operation in Arabian Sea in Gujarat | Watch

The Coast Guard began its operation after receiving distress alert from the crew of a vessel, which was sailing near Porbandar coast. 

Video tweeted by Indian Coast Guard (twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard)
Published on Jul 06, 2022 03:43 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Coast Guard carries out operation 'Island Watch' along Gujarat coast | Watch

A hovercraft is an amphibious vehicle that is capable of travelling over land, water, mud, ice, and other surfaces. They are said to be highly useful in hot pursuit of any suspicious boat or individuals in the water due to their agility and speed.

Screengrab from image shared by news agency ANI.
Published on Jul 05, 2022 12:51 PM IST

Coast Guard commissions made-in-India Dhruv Mark III chopper squadron in Gujarat

In May the Indian Coast Guard commissioned its second ALH Dhruv Mark III squadron - to be based out of Kochi in Kerala.

Aatmanirbhar defence: ALH Dhruv Mark III helicopters in Gujarat's Porbandar (Credit: ANI)(ANI)
Updated on Jun 28, 2022 11:21 AM IST

88 Bangladeshi fishermen held off West Bengal coast

All the apprehended poachers and the fishing boats were handed over to the marine police at Fraserganj in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Wednesday afternoon.

Approximately 360 Kgs of fish were recovered from the boats. (For representation purpose)
Published on Feb 16, 2022 10:45 PM IST
PTI | , Kolkata

Join Indian Coast Guard: Registration for 322 Navik, Yantrik posts begins today

Indian Coast Guard will begin the registration process for Navik, Yantrik posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of Indian Coast Guard on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Join Indian Coast Guard: Registration for 322 Navik, Yantrik posts begins today
Published on Jan 04, 2022 08:17 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Join Indian Coast Guard 2021: Registration for 322 posts begins on Jan 4

Indian Coast Guard to recruit candidates for Navik and Yantrik posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from January 4 onwards through the official site of Join Indian Coast Guard on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Join Indian Coast Guard 2021: Registration for 322 posts begins on Jan 4(Photo via @IndiaCoastGuard on Twitter)
Published on Dec 16, 2021 08:17 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Coast Guard Region Recruitment 2021: Apply for 96 Fireman and other posts 

Coast Guard Region to recruit candidates for Fireman and other posts. Eligible candidates can apply through the official site of Indian Coast Guard on joinindiancoastguard.gov.in.

Coast Guard Region Recruitment 2021: Apply for 96 Fireman and other posts(Photo via @IndiaCoastGuard on Twitter)
Published on Dec 11, 2021 10:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Two merchant vessels collide in Gulf of Kutch, no report of oil spill

The vessels -- MV Aviator and MV Ancient Grace -- are likely to have collided due to a navigational error, an ICG official said.

The two merchant vessels collided on the night of November 26. (ANI)
Published on Nov 27, 2021 04:38 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Trilateral coast guard exercise underway

The Indian Coast Guard vessels, ICGS Vajra and ICGS Apoorva, and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard’s SLCGS Suraksha are in the Maldives for the exercise. This year marks 30 years since the first edition of the exercise.

The 15th edition of the biennial trilateral exercise “Dosti” by the coast guard forces of the Maldives, India and Sri Lanka is underway in the Maldives during November 20-24. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 23, 2021 03:15 AM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Cyclone Gulab: Impact area, expected trajectory and other details in 10 points

According to IMD forecast, Cyclone Gulab will bring widespread and heavy rain to parts of east and central India. The IMD has forecast another cyclonic circulation around September 28.

The predicted path of Cyclone Gulab as presented by India Meteorological Department.(Courtesy: mausam.imd.gov.in)
Published on Sep 25, 2021 01:47 PM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Bodies of all 6 fishermen who died in boat capsize off Mangaluru recovered

The boat which had set off on a deep sea fishing expedition with 22 men on board on Monday morning capsized in high speed wind.

The Coast Guard said bodies of four of the six fishermen were recovered on Wednesday.(Representational Image/HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 02, 2020 05:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | ByHT Correspondent

100kg heroin in empty fuel tank seized from Lankan boat. Pakistan is the source

The drugs were transferred onto the Sri Lankan vessel on high seas by a Pakistani dhow from Karachi, officials familiar with the development said.

The Coast Guard has seized drugs including 100kg of heroin from a Sri Lankan boat south of Thoothukudi during an operation.(Sourced)
Updated on Nov 25, 2020 05:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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