Formulated on the February 1, 1977 as an interim organisation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has completed 40 years of its glorious service to the nation. The long and glorious journey that started with two frigates and five other vessels seconded from the Indian Navy, the ICG has reached the milestone of 126 ships and 62 aircraft becoming a strong maritime agency. Being the 4th largest Coast Guard of the world the ICG is a modern force operating with indigenously built platforms.
In order to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ICG and 10th anniversary of the ReCAAP an international seminar on ‘Regional Cooperation for Safe and Secure Seas’ is being organised at Goa by ICG from 8-10 February. The event was inaugurated on February 8 by Mridula Sinha, Governor of Goa in the presence of more than 50 foreign delegates from the ReCAAP Contracting Party States, IOR nations and Middle East countries.
The seminar is aimed at promoting awareness amongst seafarers and policy makers alike, on the importance of cooperation towards ensuring safety of life and property at sea. The three day event, in addition to bringing together the prominent law enforcement agencies in the Region would also provide a platform for discussions on subjects related to maritime law enforcement, marine pollution response and maritime SAR.