Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is the maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence and is responsible for safeguarding India's maritime interests and enforcing maritime law. The ICG is currently newsworthy due to its ongoing search and rescue operations in the Bay of Bengal. Specifically, the ICG has been actively involved in the search for the crew of the Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ocean Winner, which sank recently. Despite deploying aircraft and ships, the ICG has faced challenges in locating the missing crew members, with only two having been rescued so far. This highlights the ICG's critical role in responding to maritime emergencies and ensuring the safety of life at sea, underscoring its significance in protecting India's vast coastline and maritime zones.