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The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICG) named as C-453 was commissioned into services in Chennai on February 19, 2021. This was the 17th interceptor boats out of the 18 which are being indigenously built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd. ICGS C-453 It is a 27.80-m-long interceptor boat. The boat has a displacement of 105 tonnes. It can attain a maximum speed of 45 knots (85 kmph). It is capable to undertake the multifarious tasks such as surveillance, close-coast patrol, interdiction, and search & rescue. It will also provide assistance to the boats and craft in case of distress at sea. It comprises of the advanced navigation and communication equipment. The ship is commanded by Assistant Commandant Animesh Sharma. Interceptor boat will be based in Chennai under operational control of Commander of the Coast Guard Region (East). Functions of the interceptor boat The ship will be deployed to do surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone and other duties in accordance with the Coast Guard Charte...

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2021 announced for 260 vacancies of Navik GD (General Duty) @joinindiancoastguard.gov.in for 02/2021 Batch. Check here Navik GD eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, Syllabus, cut off marks, job profile, salary, and other Notification details. Indian Coast Guard Navik GD Recruitment 2021: The Indian Coast Guard has released the notification for recruitment of 260 vacancies of Navik GD (General Duty) @ joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. Candidates who have applied for the Navik GD Recruitment 2021 can check here all the details of the Notification PDF such as selection process, exam date, exam pattern, syllabus, cut off marks, job profile, training, salary, eligibility criteria, age limit and others. Candidates are selected for the Navik (General Duty) post on the basis of their performance in the written examination, physical fitness test and medical exam. A total of 260 vacancies will be filled of Navik GD through this year recruitment drive for 02/20...

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday delivered the three helicopters to the Indian Navy and two to the Coast Guard during the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru.  Indian Navy and Coast Guard received upgraded advanced light helicopters (ALH) -- the Mark III versions -- meant for costal security on Friday. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered the three helicopters to the Navy and two to the Coast Guard during the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru. Out of 16 Mk-III helicopters, these are the first five of the upgraded Mark III. “HAL today handed over three Advanced Light Helicopter [ALH Mk III] to Indian Navy and two ALHs to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 ALHs contract at the ongoing Aero India 2021,” a statement from HAL said. These are fully loaded multi-mission helicopters fitted with an array of advanced sensors. This will enhance Navy and Coast guard’s capabilities for maritime security and surveillance to prevent 26/11-like terror attacks. Features ...

"The remaining helicopters from the contract are under various stages of production, flight tests and we plan to deliver all the helicopters within the contract delivery schedules despite production slowdown due to COVID restrictions." State-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Friday said it has handed over three Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) to the Indian Navy and two to Indian Coast Guard as part of its 16 helicopter contract at the ongoing Aero India. The company also said its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) received the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) for the Indian Army from Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC).  The ALHs were handed over by R Madhavan, CMD, HAL to Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Naval Staff and K Natarajan, DG, Coast Guard in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. "The remaining helicopters from the contract are under various stages of production, flight tests and we plan to deliv...

The coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil 2021, conducted by the Indian Navy  In close coordination with Indian Coast Guard, State Governments and Union Territories concluded on Wednesday. It was the second edition of the largest coastal defence exercise in the country that was conducted pan India in all coastal states and UTs of India.  The two-day exercise was conducted in close coordination with the Coast Guard and all other maritime stakeholders with the aim of validating the efficacy of the nation's coastal defence systems against threats arising from the sea. It was one of the largest coastal security exercises undertaken by the country in recent times, covering the entire spectrum of maritime security.  The exercise was conducted in Kerala and Lakshadweep under the aegis of Commander–in-Chief, Coastal Defence and saw the participation of more than 100 ships, patrol crafts and aircraft of Indian Navy and Coast Guard, as well as patrol boats manned by various security a...

Dubbed India's largest coastal defence exercise, it will involve all the 13 coastal states and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders. The Indian Navy will hold a pan-India coastal defence exercise starting Tuesday. The two-day mega defence exercise will kick start on Tuesday and cover the country's 7,516 km coastline and exclusive economic zone, as per officials. "The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ will be conducted on January 12-13," the Navy said. Dubbed India's largest coastal defence exercise, it will involve all the 13 coastal states and Union Territories along with other maritime stakeholders, they said. The scale and conceptual expanse of the exercise are "unprecedented" in terms of the geographical extent and the number of stakeholders involved, units participating and objectives to be met. "The exercise is a build-up towards the major theatre level exercise TROPEX which In...

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released the admit card of Preliminary Selection Test for the post of Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) for General Duty branch under 02/2021 Batch (SRD) on its official website i.e. joinindiancoastguard.gov.in . Download from 06 January to 10 January 2021. Indian Coast Guard AC GD Admit Card 2021: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released the admit card of Preliminary Selection Test for the post of Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) for General Duty branch under 02/2021 Batch (SRD). Candidates can download Indian Coast Guard Admit Card from the official website i.e. joinindiancoastguard.gov.in from 06 January to 10 January 2021. Indian Coast Guard Admit Card Link is available below. The candidates can download Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Admit Card 2020, directly, through the link below: Indian Coast Guard AC GD Admit Card Download Link How to Download Indian Coast Guard AC GD Admit Card 2020-21 ? Go to the link - ‘...

Indian Coast Guard has released the recruitment notification for the post of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik for 02/2021 Batch on its official website i.e. joinindiancoastguard.gov.in.   Check important dates,  salary, application process, age limit, qualification, experience, selection criteria and other details here Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2021: Indian Coast Guard has activated the online application link for the post of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Yantrik for 02/2021 Batch on its official website  Eligible and interested candidates can apply for Indian Coast Guard Navik/Yantrik Recruitment 2021 on official website of ICG - joinindiancoastguard.gov.in on or before 19 January 2021. A total of 358 vacancies are available under various branch. Selected candidates will be sent to basic training for Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik will commence in August 2021 and Navik (Domestic Branch) in October 2021 at INS Chilka fo...

Indian Coast Guard has issued a notification for Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for OBC/SC/ST - 02/2021 batch as an Assistant Commandant General Duty for men. The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a challenging career to young and dynamic Indian male candidates for General Duty branch as an Assistant Commandant (Group 'A' Gazetted Officer) and invites 'online' application for SC, ST and OBC category only. Coast Guard AC SRD 2020: Vacancy Details Sl No. Event Date 1. Online application starting date December 21, 2020 2. Last date to apply online December 27, 2020 3. Admit Card will be issued on February 6, 2021 4. Exam (preliminary) to be held from January 20, 2021 to February 20, 2021 5. Final Selection will be conducted from End Feb to Mid Apr 2021 Coast Guard AC SR...

The NCC raising day, was also celebrated all over India, with cadets participating in blood donation camps and social development programmes. NCC Day 2020 New Delhi:National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world, will be celebrating its 72nd Raising Day on 22 Nov 2020. The raising day function was marked by paying homage, at the National War Memorial, today, to the fallen heroes, who made the supreme sacrifice of their lives. The Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar and DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra laid wreaths on behalf of the entire NCC fraternity. Defence Secretary said, during the current year, the NCC cadets have contributed, by participating selflessly during the COVID-19 pandemic, through Ex ‘NCC Yogdaan’ as Corona warriors to spread awareness about measures to fight against the pandemic. The cadets and Associate NCC Officers, led by example in activities such as ‘Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat’, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Fit India’. The cadets participat...

Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, which has been focusing on `Make in India’ a big success has undergone a significant financial turnaround and in the last four financial years has posted profits. These profits came after a gap of almost four decades. Talking about the order book of the yard, the outgoing CMD of the Shipyard, RAdm LV Sarat Babu, in a conversation with Financial Express Online said “The order book is good. The yard is resently building for the Indian Navy two Diving support vessels costing about Rs 2500 crores, as well as four 50 tonne bollard pull tugs costing about Rs 250 crores.” The yard is also working on ships and vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, DCI, the Fisheries department and for other private companies. (Photo source: PTI) “The shipyard has also recently won a contract for constructing semi-submersible pontoon for the Indian Navy costing about Rs 450 crores,” RAdm Sarat Babu said. The shipyard has set a record by recently completing a major refit of EKM clas...