Mangaluru : Coast Guard Day is celebrated in India on 01 Feb every year. This observance commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the Indian Coast Guard as the Armed Force of Union of India in the year of 1977.“It is a day to remember the past but also to honour the accomplishments of the […]

Mangaluru: Headquarters, Coast Guard District (Karnataka) under the aegis of Ministry of Defence is observing Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the month of December 2018. Since 1949, 07th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on our borders […]

Mangaluru: On Wednesday, at about 2000 hrs Coast Guard received a message from the owner of Fishing Boat Gain that the boat with 16 crew onboard was in distress after one of them was missing about 06 NM off Mangaluru. Coast Guard Ship Amartya based at New Mangalore was diverted from routine patrol at sea […]

Mangaluru : Coast Guard District Karnataka (Headquarters, No. 3 ) is celebrating ‘Qaumi Ekta Week (National Integration Week)’ across all its facilities within the state of Karnataka from 19 Nov to 25 Nov 2018 with a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and […]

Mangaluru : The State Level Maritime Search and Rescue Workshop for the state of Karnataka as part of the nationwide derive by lndian Coast Guard for effective management of Search and Rescue (SAR) over the Indian Search and Rescue Region (lSRR) was organized by Headquarter, No 3 Coast Guard District (Karnataka) on 14 November 2018. […]

Mangaluru : In a bid to pay befitting tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary, Headquarters, Coast Guard District (Karnataka) organized a function at Panambur on 31 October 2018. The event was supported by Rotary Club Moodbidri. Enthusiastic participants took part in 10 km run organised as a mark of celebrating the […]

Mangaluru : The Inspector General VD Chafekar, PTM, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (West) paid his maiden visit to the Headquarters, No 3 Coast Guard District Karnataka at New Mangalore to review the operational readiness of the fleet and the ongoing infrastructure development projects from 04 to 05 Oct 2018. The Commander also reviewed coastal […]

Mangaluru : Coast Guard Afloat Supporting Unit (CASU) was activated by DIG SS Dasila, TM, Commander, Coast Guard (Karnataka) on 02 Jul 2018. CASU at Mangalore is headed by Commandant (JG) M Krishna Bhat, who is designated as Officer-in-charge CASU. He is assisted by Subordinate Officers, Enrolled Personnel and Civilian Staff. CASU will be functioning […]

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Coast Guard provided timely help to a sailor who suffered partial paralysis while on board in a ship. It has been reported that, the Chinese sailor, Dong Xiaoxuan, second engineer on board in a merchant vessel, suffered from symptoms of paralysis including subdued facial expression on the left side of his face […]

Mangaluru: At about 1030 hrs on 30 may 2018, a message wasreceived by maritime rescue coordination centre (mrcc) Mumbai from saint anthony afishing boat which was in distress with nine crew onboard in position 10 deg 14 min n,074 deg 43.2 min e ( 92 nautical mile from kochi light ) due to engine failure. […]