Chennai Port Authority, on the Bay of Bengal coast of Tamil Nadu, has received the Indian Coast Guard’s Samudri Paryavaran Sanrakshan Trophy 2026. The award, presented in New Delhi on 27 October, recognises the port’s sustained work on marine pollution prevention and environmentally responsible operations.
The Indian Coast Guard held PREx-26, an area-level pollution response exercise, in the Arabian Sea off Porbandar, Gujarat, on 29 October. Representatives from INCOIS, the Gujarat Maritime Board and other agencies took part to test coordination for a coastal oil spill on India’s busy north-west coast.
The Indian Coast Guard has rescued all 20 crew of the bulk carrier Sigma Pearl, which ran aground off Antarvedi in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district during Cyclone Arnab. A helicopter and ICGS Sujay completed the rescue on 29 October with no loss of life, and the ship will be towed later.
The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Sigma Pearl ran aground near Antarvedi, off Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, after losing propulsion as Cyclone Arnab struck India’s east coast on 28 October. The crew are reported safe, and the Indian Coast Guard has sent a helicopter and an offshore patrol vessel.
On January 5, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Indian Coast Guard’s pivotal role in coastal security during the commissioning of the ‘Samudra Pratap’. He emphasized India’s commitment to maritime peace and environmental stewardship, urging the ICG to enhance operational standards and set benchmarks in global maritime governance.
On Tuesday, the Indian Coast Guard executed a mid-sea medical evacuation for a Syrian sailor aboard the MV Haje Nafela. The 20-year-old crew member, Abdulkader Yahya, suffered a severe head injury while working. The operation, coordinated from Chennai, successfully retrieved him 60 nautical miles offshore for further medical care.
On May 14, the cargo ship MSV Salaamath sank in the Arabian Sea, about 60 to 70 nautical miles from Mangaluru, Karnataka. The vessel, carrying cement and supplies to Kadmat Island, began taking on water around 5:30 AM IST. All six crew members were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard.
The Indian Coast Guard intercepted 53 kilograms of ganja near the India-Sri Lankan maritime boundary line, valued at Rs 60 lakh. The operation, conducted this morning, utilized an air-cushion vehicle to discover packages on First Island. Further investigation led to the recovery of twelve abandoned packets. The contraband will be handed over to Customs for action.
India seen as one of the year’s fastest-growing destinations for cargo ships and trade 05 Feb 2023India is seeing an ever greater number of box ships visiting its shores, and as the fastest-growing major economy in the world, this is necessitating the construction of larger ports. India’s GDP has been forecast by the International Monetary…
India: ICG conducts course for officers, sailors of six countries 22 Jan 2023The Indian Coast Guard conducted a one-week operations, and search and rescue course at Mumbai’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre between January 16-21. The course was conducted under the aegis of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) for officers and sailors of maritime…
India’s new multipurpose patrol vessel ready for action for Coast Guard 25 Dec 2022Earlier this week the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has given its approval for 24 proposals out of which two proposals including Multipurpose Patrol Vessel and Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are for the Indian Coast Guard. These vessels will greatly increase the…
India: World’s first CNG port to come up in Bhavnagar 25 Sep 2022World’s first CNG import terminal will come up in Bhavnagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the terminal on September 29. To be built at a cost of Rs 4,024 crore, the terminal will provide an additional alternate source…
Indian Coast Guard carries out beach cleaning as part of Swachh Sagar Abhiyan 18 Sep 2022The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) cleaned beaches at 75 locations across the country on September 17 as part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day and ‘Swachh Sagar Abhiyan’. The initiative was part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, marking 75 years…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 04 Jul 2022 to 10 Jul 2022 in descending order: Marine Police Sailing Expedition 2022 begins IMO honors future female maritime leaders NGOs: It’s time to invest shipping lines’ billions into climate action Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Rolls out Region’s First Integrated Maritime Logistics…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 17 Apr 2022 to 24 Apr 2022 in descending order: Indian Coast Guard gets auxiliary barge to boost logistics support for ships India welcomes UK joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative under maritime security pillar Adani Ports gains on acquiring Indias largest marine services company Cyprus…
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