In a swift mid-sea operation, #IndianCoastGuard ships apprehended an Indian Fishing Boat (IFB)off the #Mumbai coast for suspected diesel smuggling on 12 October 2026. The vessel was successfully intercepted following an intense tactical pursuit after it refused to comply with repeated warnings and attempted to evade ICG ships. Post-boarding, rummaging revealed the master had received 4,000 liters of illicit diesel, having dumped 500 liters overboard during the chase. The vessel, along with confiRead story
Building Resilient Frameworks. Strengthening Maritime Readiness. #IndianCoastGuard hosted a Maritime Search and Rescue (M-SAR) Seminar at MRCC #Chennai from 10-11 October 2026. This vital initiative was organised under the aegis of the #ColomboSecurityConclave . The two-day event witnessed active participation of delegates from Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Bringing together key maritime stakeholders, this seminar focused on coordination, information sharing, interopRead story
