Indian Coast Guard : Updates & Discussion
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Shouldn't happen. Should remain under MoD.
I will bat for MHA forces operating in AFSPA areas to be deputed under MoD, till they operate in that designated area.
I would agree with that but given the way MHA has modernised the NSG and the rather pathetic way in which MoD bureaucracy works, I think going for the MHA would be a better option.
Remaining with the MoD would mean the Coast Guards would forever be a second fiddle to the Navy, whereas with MHA they will get more priority. Allowing the MHA to take over CG might open up the MoD to starting a dedicated Marine/Amphibious branch of the military. Just my 2 phooti kauri, for what its worth.
Indian Coast Guard to induct 16 Advanced Light Helicopters in July, 2 of them for North-East
Representational image. (Photo: Twitter/@IndiaCoastGuard)
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is all set to induct 16 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), this July, out of which, the first two are expected to be inducted for the North East (NE) Region for patrolling over North Bay of Bengal. The director general (DG) of the ICG is to visit the NE Region headquarters in Kolkata on Tuesday to review the coastal security network Phase II operations in the region.
According to a senior ICG official, “The ICG has long been waiting to induct the ALH for its patrolling operations. These helicopters are finally going to be inducted into the force, this July. Out of these 16 ALH, a total of four helicopters will be inducted for the North East Region of the ICG that includes Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar. Two of the helicopters will either be based out of Kolkata or Bhubaneshwar, depending on the availability of space. However, these two ALHs that will be inducted into the NE Region, will help in patrolling the North Bay of Bengal region.”
It is learnt that the ICG had already laid out its plan for capacity augmentation concerning its assets. The Advanced Light Helicopters will be delivered to the Coast Guard by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The move by the ICG is in the light of strengthening its patrolling operations along the country’s coastline since the force is responsible for coastal security that includes enforcing country’s maritime law with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India including its contiguous zone and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The official further highlighted: “The ICG has also planned to get its Dornier aircraft upgraded. The ICG has a total of 36 Dornier aircraft. In the NE Region, there are three Dornier aircraft stationed at Kolkata airport while three more are in the Bhubaneshwar airport. These aircraft are approximately six to eight years old. Though they are advanced aircraft, they need upgradation in terms of avionics which include fitting of LED display. However, all of them cannot be sent to HAL at the same time as that will affect the patrolling operations. The Dorniers will be upgraded in turns when they go for a major servicing after every 12 months of flying.”
Talking on security measures taken in NE Region post Balakot incident, sources in the ICG claimed, “Post-Balakot incident, for the last one month, there is a high alert warning prevailing due to which the our operations have been heightened, using both our sea and air assets. Though we maintain a good relation with Bangladesh and conduct exercise with their Coast Guard arm, there is always a chance of rogue elements and non-state actors infiltrating to our side. However, the river routes are more risk prone than the seas.”
It is further learnt that the Director General of the ICG, Rajendra Singh, will be visiting the North-East Region headquarters at Kolkata, tomorrow, to review the Phase II coastal security network operations in this region. He is also slated to visit the Haldia base of the ICG. It is learnt that the ICG is setting up two new radar stations in the region that will help strenghten its coastal security network. The work has already entered its Phase II status.
A Coast Guard woman officer flying the F-21 sim on final approach in AeroIndia-2019. The Girl shocked the hell out of the Sim Trainer who had over 3K hrs on F-16 alone. He misread her stripes and thought she is from IN and a fighter pilot as USN has nearly similar stripes.
30 rescued from ocean research ship off Karnataka coast after fire
Thirty people, including 16 scientists, were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after a fire broke out at an ocean research vessel off New Mangalore coast. The vessel belongs to an institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
According to the Coast Guard, its Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai was alerted about a fire on board Sagar Sampada around 10 pm on Friday. Among the scientists were three women, said Deputy Commandant Vineesh Krishnan.
"The fire was in the accommodation area of the research vessel and the crew were not able to control the spread of fire. Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West) at Mumbai immediately diverted ICGS Vikram and ICGS Sujay to render necessary assistance," said a Coast Guard official.
Help arrived little past midnight. "The joint firefighting team embarked Sagar Sampada and assessed the situation. It was found that eight compartments in the accommodation area were on fire," the official said.
Extensive fire-fighting operations were undertaken which continued for over eight hours. "In order to augment de-flooding of accumulated water inside vessel [due to firefighting], additional submersible pumps were provided by the ICG ships. On completion, Sagar Sampada proceeded towards New Mangalore harbour safely. All the persons on the Sagar Sampada were rescued safely," the official said.
Ocean exploration is a part of oceanography describing the exploration of ocean surfaces. The ministry's research-vessel fleet consists of six vessels and a seventh being the polar research vessel.
16 scientists
Among the rescued persons were 16 scientists, including 3 women, said Coast Guard officials. The fire had broken out in the accommodation area of Sagar Sampada and was put out in 8 hours.
30 rescued from ocean research ship off Karnataka coast after fire
Thirty people, including 16 scientists, were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after a fire broke out at an ocean research vessel off New Mangalore coast. The vessel belongs to an institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
According to the Coast Guard, its Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Mumbai was alerted about a fire on board Sagar Sampada around 10 pm on Friday. Among the scientists were three women, said Deputy Commandant Vineesh Krishnan.
"The fire was in the accommodation area of the research vessel and the crew were not able to control the spread of fire. Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West) at Mumbai immediately diverted ICGS Vikram and ICGS Sujay to render necessary assistance," said a Coast Guard official.
Help arrived little past midnight. "The joint firefighting team embarked Sagar Sampada and assessed the situation. It was found that eight compartments in the accommodation area were on fire," the official said.
Extensive fire-fighting operations were undertaken which continued for over eight hours. "In order to augment de-flooding of accumulated water inside vessel [due to firefighting], additional submersible pumps were provided by the ICG ships. On completion, Sagar Sampada proceeded towards New Mangalore harbour safely. All the persons on the Sagar Sampada were rescued safely," the official said.
Ocean exploration is a part of oceanography describing the exploration of ocean surfaces. The ministry's research-vessel fleet consists of six vessels and a seventh being the polar research vessel.
16 scientists
Among the rescued persons were 16 scientists, including 3 women, said Coast Guard officials. The fire had broken out in the accommodation area of Sagar Sampada and was put out in 8 hours.
30 rescued from ocean research ship off Karnataka coast after fire
Apart from this the Cadet Training Vessel from Reliance too should be commissioned soon. "Hopefully"
Old debate back again.
With coastal security in mind, government mulls moving Indian Coast Guard under MHA
By: Huma Siddiqui | Published: April 19, 2019 8:02 PM
Discussions are also underway for creating additional infrastructure across all states which will provide additional training, manpower, equipment and infrastructure to coastal police and to ensure that all data of fishermen boats are available with Department of Fisheries and ICG and coastal police online through CCTNS.
With coastal security in mind, government mulls moving Indian Coast Guard under MHA
Buoyed by the success of the first ever Coastal Defence Exercise (Ex Sea Vigil), the government is mulling on handing overall responsibility of the coastal security to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Sources have confirmed that there are discussions going on for shifting the ICG from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in an effort to strengthen coastal security.
Discussions are also underway for creating additional infrastructure across all states which will provide additional training, manpower, equipment and infrastructure to coastal police and to ensure that all data of fishermen boats are available with Department of Fisheries and ICG and coastal police online through CCTNS.
Earlier this year in January, the first ever national level Coastal Defence Exercise SEA VIGIL was conducted by Indian Navy, which witnessed the simultaneous activation of the coastal security apparatus across the country involving maritime stakeholders at the Centre and all the 13 Coastal States and Union Territories.
As has been reported earlier, Phase I of the exercise had started with the deployment of personnel and sea-going units of all stakeholders. And it had included 150 ships and 35 aircraft of the Navy and Coast Guard and sea-going assets of other stakeholders like the state police, CISF, customs, etc., which touched 500-600 craft at sea.
Driven by MHA, Phase –II of the exercise had participation from Navy, Coast Guard, Police and CISF and the NSG.
Senior officers who are privy to the discussions have stated that the government is keen on strengthening the coastal security hence is attempting to ensure that those patrolling both land and water are properly equipped.
Citing a lack of enough manpower to ensure physically that there are no intrusions through water lanes, authorities are looking at deeper coordination and liaison between different agencies and the state police during a crisis situation.
Since ICG is aware of operational challenges and threats in the coastal areas, its personnel are not only well equipped but are also well-trained for sea operations and is an ideal force for handling overall responsibility of coastal security. Therefore the MHA is keen on getting the ICG under its wings as issues of coordination with other central agencies would be resolved easily.
It may be recalled at the time of the formation, ICG was proposed to be under MHA but had to be sent to the MoD.
Earlier this week, the debrief of Ex Sea Vigil chaired by Vice Admiral MS Pawar, Deputy Chief of the Naval highlighted the major achievements during the exercise and the progress made over last decade in the area of Coastal Defence and Security.
While reiterating the need for flexibility and agility to deal with security challenges, the deputy chief underlined the strong inter-agency coordination and inter-operability achieved during the exercise. And also announced that the minutes of the discussions would be presented at the next meeting of the National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS).
With coastal security in mind, government mulls moving Indian Coast Guard under MHA
This time it seems something concrete might happen.
With coastal security in mind, government mulls moving Indian Coast Guard under MHA
By: Huma Siddiqui | Published: April 19, 2019 8:02 PM
Discussions are also underway for creating additional infrastructure across all states which will provide additional training, manpower, equipment and infrastructure to coastal police and to ensure that all data of fishermen boats are available with Department of Fisheries and ICG and coastal police online through CCTNS.
With coastal security in mind, government mulls moving Indian Coast Guard under MHA
Buoyed by the success of the first ever Coastal Defence Exercise (Ex Sea Vigil), the government is mulling on handing overall responsibility of the coastal security to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Sources have confirmed that there are discussions going on for shifting the ICG from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in an effort to strengthen coastal security.
Discussions are also underway for creating additional infrastructure across all states which will provide additional training, manpower, equipment and infrastructure to coastal police and to ensure that all data of fishermen boats are available with Department of Fisheries and ICG and coastal police online through CCTNS.
Earlier this year in January, the first ever national level Coastal Defence Exercise SEA VIGIL was conducted by Indian Navy, which witnessed the simultaneous activation of the coastal security apparatus across the country involving maritime stakeholders at the Centre and all the 13 Coastal States and Union Territories.
As has been reported earlier, Phase I of the exercise had started with the deployment of personnel and sea-going units of all stakeholders. And it had included 150 ships and 35 aircraft of the Navy and Coast Guard and sea-going assets of other stakeholders like the state police, CISF, customs, etc., which touched 500-600 craft at sea.
Driven by MHA, Phase –II of the exercise had participation from Navy, Coast Guard, Police and CISF and the NSG.
Senior officers who are privy to the discussions have stated that the government is keen on strengthening the coastal security hence is attempting to ensure that those patrolling both land and water are properly equipped.
Citing a lack of enough manpower to ensure physically that there are no intrusions through water lanes, authorities are looking at deeper coordination and liaison between different agencies and the state police during a crisis situation.
Since ICG is aware of operational challenges and threats in the coastal areas, its personnel are not only well equipped but are also well-trained for sea operations and is an ideal force for handling overall responsibility of coastal security. Therefore the MHA is keen on getting the ICG under its wings as issues of coordination with other central agencies would be resolved easily.
It may be recalled at the time of the formation, ICG was proposed to be under MHA but had to be sent to the MoD.
Earlier this week, the debrief of Ex Sea Vigil chaired by Vice Admiral MS Pawar, Deputy Chief of the Naval highlighted the major achievements during the exercise and the progress made over last decade in the area of Coastal Defence and Security.
While reiterating the need for flexibility and agility to deal with security challenges, the deputy chief underlined the strong inter-agency coordination and inter-operability achieved during the exercise. And also announced that the minutes of the discussions would be presented at the next meeting of the National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security (NCSMCS).
With coastal security in mind, government mulls moving Indian Coast Guard under MHA
This time it seems something concrete might happen.
Commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Vessel C-441
A new Coast Guard vessel is commissioned by Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Sri Tom Jose at Vizhinjam harbour, today, under the aegis of Regional Commander Western Region, Inspector General Vijay D. Chafekar. The function was witnessed by senior officers from Army, Navy, Air Force, BSF, Police, Airport Authority, Central & State Authorities and National Cadet Corps.
The function was conducted with full ceremony of parading the guard and band. Indian Coast Guard Ship C-441 is capable to undertake multifarious tasks such as close coast surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and rendering assistance to boats and crafts in distress at sea and will enhance the search and rescue capacity of Kerala seas. The ship is commanded by Assistant Commandant Amit K Choudhary and has 13 crew onboard with specialisation in various fields.
AA/Rajib
(Release ID :189839)
A new Coast Guard vessel is commissioned by Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala Sri Tom Jose at Vizhinjam harbour, today, under the aegis of Regional Commander Western Region, Inspector General Vijay D. Chafekar. The function was witnessed by senior officers from Army, Navy, Air Force, BSF, Police, Airport Authority, Central & State Authorities and National Cadet Corps.
The function was conducted with full ceremony of parading the guard and band. Indian Coast Guard Ship C-441 is capable to undertake multifarious tasks such as close coast surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and rendering assistance to boats and crafts in distress at sea and will enhance the search and rescue capacity of Kerala seas. The ship is commanded by Assistant Commandant Amit K Choudhary and has 13 crew onboard with specialisation in various fields.
AA/Rajib
(Release ID :189839)
India is all set to acquire 14 twin engine choppers to strengthen ICG
India is all set to acquire 14 twin engine choppers to strengthen ICG
India is all set to acquire 14 twin engine choppers to strengthen ICG
It was supposed to be commissioned in May'19. RNEL is seriously hurting is future prospects, if it has any.