Indian Coast Guard Enhances Maritime Security in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Two Indian Coast Guard ships have been repositioned at strategic locations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to enhance maritime security. The ships, Rajtarang and Rajkiran, are now stationed at Diglipur and Campbell Bay, respectively. This move aims to improve coastal security, maritime law enforcement, EEZ surveillance, search and rescue operations, pollution response, and quick response to maritime emergencies. Additionally, the Indian Coast Guard has stationed additional hovercraft at Jakhau near the Indo-Pakistan maritime border and a capital ship at Vadinar in the Gulf of Kutch.

The repositioning of the ICG ships and equipment is part of efforts to bolster maritime security and environmental protection in the region. The Gulf of Kutch, where the ICGS Samudra Pavak is now stationed, is a critical area for oil and port operations, making it vulnerable to environmental threats. The ICG’s specialized vessels are also conducting visits to ASEAN countries like the Philippines to demonstrate pollution response capabilities and strengthen bilateral cooperation with other coast guards in the region.

The Indian Coast Guard’s overseas deployment to ASEAN countries is part of a broader initiative to showcase its pollution control capabilities and strengthen partnerships in the region. The specialized vessels are equipped with advanced equipment for containing and recovering spilled oil, as well as conducting pollution response training and demonstrations during port visits. This proactive approach highlights the ICG’s commitment to maritime security and environmental protection in the ASEAN region.

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