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The Crest of the Indian Coast Guard The State Emblem, which is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion dating back to the time of Emperor Ashoka (273-232 B.C.) is on the top of the Crest of the Indian Coast Guard. The original statue has four lions, standing back to back, mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheels. The National Motto “Satyamev Jayate” meaning “Truth alone Triumphs” is inscribed below the Ashoka Emblem in gold. The Lion Capital is surmounted by “Chakra” (Wheel), which is the symbol of the Sun manifested as time. The Ashoka Capital is within a lifebuoy in white (depicting safety at sea), which encloses the words “Bhartiya Tatrakshak” in Devanagari script. Two anchors are placed below the lifebuoy and the helicopter rotor on top (all three in blue) depicting the maritime service with an air arm. The scroll placed below has words inscribed in Sanskrit, “VAYAM RAKSHAMAH”, meaning “We Protect”. The Five cornered Star at the base of the Life buoy is synonymous with the Coast Guard. One corner of the star pointing upward, two grounded and two stretching on both sides indicate omnipresence of the Coast Guard at Sea. Safety and Protection of Artificial Islands and Offshore Terminals Coast Guard ships and aircraft undertake regular patrols to keep the Offshore Development Areas (ODAs), on both the Eastern and Western seaboard under surveillance. Protection of Fishermen Coast Guard ships and shore establishments conduct regular Community Interaction Programmes (CIPs) to apprise the fisher-folk about safety measures to be adopted at sea. Information regarding upkeep and maintenance of boats and fishing gear is also imparted. Maritime security related aspects are also disseminated to fisherfolk. Assistance to Fishermen in Distress at Sea The Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centers (MRCCs) co-located with RHQs, coordinate the Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts undertaken by Coast Guard units. Effective liaison is also maintained with the concerned state government departments for expeditious launch of SAR missions and their successful culmination. Preservation and Protection of the Marine Environment The Indian Coast Guard is engaged with scientific organisations and environmentalists for preservation and protection of the marine environment, including flora and fauna. Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution The Indian Coast Guard conducts regular training for all stakeholders, and continuously validates various contingency plans to prevent environmental damage in case of marine oil spills. It has developed the capability to be the "first-responder" for oil-spills in Indian waters. Assisting the Customs and other Authorities in Anti-Smuggling Operations The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Customs and other enforcement agencies, undertakes operations to prevent ingress and egress of contraband, other prohibited items and protected species. Enforcement of Maritime Laws in Force Coast Guard ships and aircraft undertake regular patrols to enforce maritime laws, other regulations and international treaties to which India is a signatory. Safety of Life and Property at Sea Indian Coast Guard ships and aircraft operations mitigate the effect of maritime accidents, help in ensuring safety and security from natural or man-made disasters. Collection of Scientific Data Whilst on patrol, ICG ships collect relevant meteorological and oceanographic data for analyses and use by the scientific fraternity. 1 2 3 4 1&2: Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Smt Anandiben Patel commissioned ICGS C-409, C-411 & C-412 on 15 Nov 2014. 3&4: Coast Guard Fast Patrol Vessels Ameya, Amogh, ICGS C-413 & ICGS C-414 were commissioned on 19 Jan 2015 by Shri Manohar Parrikar, the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri. The ceremony was witnessed by senior officials and dignitaries from various central and state government agencies. 1 2 3 4 1: Hon'ble Chief Justice, Madras High Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, commissioned ICG ACV H-197 on 11 Oct 2014. 2: Lt. General Ajay Kumar Singh (Retd.), Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Puducherry commissioned ICGS Anagh, C-430 & C-417 on 29 Mar 2015. 3: COMCG (North East) IG VSR Murthy, PTM, TM commissioned ICGS C-418 on 10 Apr 2015. 4: COMCG (East) IG SP Sharma, PTM, TM commissioned ICGS C-415 and C-416 on 05 Jun 2015. 1 2 Commisssioning of Indian Coast Guard Ships 1: Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Rani Durgavati was commissioned at Visakhapatnam on 06 Jul 2015 by Vice Admiral Satish Soni, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Eastern Naval Command). 2: ICGS Apoorva and C-421 was commissioned by Vice Admiral Surinder Pal Singh Cheema, PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Western Naval Command) on 21 Sep 2015 at Mumbai. Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) The OPVs are approximately 100 metres long and displace about 2000 tons. They are the largest ships of the Indian Coast Guard and represent the multi-mission capability of the force. Being armed and capable of carrying a helicopter onboard, these vessels are primarily designed for sustained, all weather surveillance of the entire MZI. They also contribute to security and safety of offshore installations, sea-air coordinated search and rescue, fire-fighting at sea, anti-smuggling operations, towing assistance, pollution control against oil and chemical spills, and supporting the Indian Navy when required. Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) The Pollution Control Vessels are 94 meters long, displace 3300 tons, and have a maximum draught of 4.5 meters. The designed speed of this ship is 21 knots. The design of the vessel is aimed at low fuel consumption and an endurance of over 6000 nm. The state of the art equipment onboard is used for containment, recovery, separation and dispersal of pollutants. The vessels are equipped to recover the lightest to the most viscous oil at a rate of 300 tons per hour. Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) Approximately 50 metres long, the FPVs with displacement of about 300 tons are intended for patrol duties and are designed for operation under tropical conditions. These vessels can perform search and rescue missions, surveillance and patrolling duties in the Indian EEZ, monitoring movements of merchant ships and warships, protection of fishing and oil exploration areas, immigrant interdiction, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching operations and anti-piracy patrols. They are effective even in rough seas. Interceptor Boats (IBs) IBs are designed for high-speed interception and shallow-water operations. They provide speed for situations warranting quick reactions. These boats have greatly augmented the Coast Guard’s capability to handle search and rescue operations. Their high speed gives them the ability to reach the ‘scene of action’ quickly to save lives and property. Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) The Indian Coast Guard inducted ACVs in 2000. They provide a new dimension and capability for patrolling the ‘brown waters’, and adjacent low-lying land areas in the coastal zones. The ACVs are particularly useful for amphibious operations, search and rescue, quick response, and fast interdiction. A hovercraft, also known as an air-cushion vehicle or ACV, is a craft capable of travelling over land, water, mud or ice and other surfaces both at speed and when stationary. Dornier Fixed Wing Aircraft The Dornier is a new generation, high-performance maritime surveillance aircraft, incorporating advanced technology in design and manufacture. It has a short take-off and landing capability both by day and night, and fly-by-wire avionics. The aircraft has good endurance, usually upto five hours at a speed of 180 knots, all at low operating costs. The Dornier is extensively utilised for surveillance, search and rescue, pollution response and various other sea-air coordinated operations. Advanced Light Helicopters (Dhruv) The twin engine ALH (Dhruv) is designed as a multi-role helicopter for both military and civil use. The ALH used by the Indian Coast Guard is fitted with a surveillance radar, a forward looking infra-red system, cabin mounted gun, troop seats and a life-raft, among other equipment for various mission requirements. It has a maximum speed of 140 knots. Chetak Helicopters The HAL built ‘Chetak’ is a lightweight multi-role, single engine helicopter utilised for close- coast surveillance, search and rescue, medical evacuation, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and pollution response operations. The helicopter has an endurance of about two and half hours, with a maximum speed of 100 knots. The Chetak can operate from afloat platform (OPV/PCVs) or from ashore. Missions The missions of the Indian Coast Guard are derived from its Charter, as under. l EEZ Security l Coastal Security l Offshore Security l Marine Safety l Marine Environment Protection l Scientific Assistance l National Defence (in War) Additional Responsibilities In the 36 years since its inception, the ICG has been given many additional responsibilities by the GoI, major amongst which are listed below l Coastal Security in Territorial Waters l Monitoring and surveillance of Deep Sea Fishing l Search and Rescue for merchant ships l Co-ordinating marine oil-spill response l Lead Intelligence Agency for coastal and sea borders In pursuance of its missions, the Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) has also been designated as l Chairman, National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB) l Chairman, National Oil-spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) l Chairman, Offshore Security Co-ordination Committee (OSCC) l Indian Governor to Regional Co-operation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Clearly, the ICG has a large operational canvas, and an equally large mandate, with many responsibilities. Despite meagre numbers, the ICG has successfully undertaken missions in diverse operational areas such as l Surveillance Operations l Security Operations l Humanitarian Operations l International Operations l Environmental Operations Apprehension of Myanmarese Fishing Boat alongwith 12 crew At about, 1215 hrs on 17 Jan 2015, ICG Dornier sighted suspicious fishing boat east of Tillanchang.