Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on January 17 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit underscores India’s continued commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation, enhancing interoperability and deepening its longstanding…
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PM Modi Hails ICGS Samudra Pratap Commissioning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, describing it as a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey and a strong endorsement of the country’s vision of self-reliance in defence. Responding to a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on social…
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India Strengthens Maritime Sovereignty with GSL-Built Ships
Goa, January 4, 2026 – Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the strategic importance of ships built by the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and other Indian shipyards as he visited the facility on the eve of commissioning the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)….
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ICG Ship Sarthak Makes Maiden Port Call at Suwaikh, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard vessel ICGS Sarthak, an indigenously designed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), arrived at Suwaikh Port on December 9 as part of its Overseas Deployment (OSD) to the Gulf. The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime ties, conduct professional exchanges and advance cooperative efforts under India’s SAGAR vision….
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted its maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference on November 27, 2025, in Madikeri, Karnataka, marking a pivotal step in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. The event witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation…
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Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) held its first-ever Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference at Madikeri, Karnataka on 27 November 2025, bringing together shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies, technocrats and policymakers to accelerate domestic shipbuilding and digital transformation. A highlight of the conference was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding…
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ICGS Sachet Reaches Mozambique, Strengthens Maritime Ties
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on October 11, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to Africa. This visit highlights India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation and regional stability under the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)…