5th Coast Guard Global Summit

Source: PIB

Context: India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, aligning with the Golden Jubilee of the Indian Coast Guard.

About 5th Coast Guard Global Summit:

• What it is: A premier multilateral forum bringing together Coast Guards, maritime security agencies, and international organisations to discuss global maritime challenges.

• Host: Chennai.

• Aim: Strengthen global maritime cooperation and interoperability. Promote trust-building, information exchange, and collective response to maritime threats.

• Strengthen global maritime cooperation and interoperability.

• Promote trust-building, information exchange, and collective response to maritime threats.

• Features: International Coast Guard Fleet Review – showcasing global maritime capability and unity. Symbolic of India’s commitment to SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).

• International Coast Guard Fleet Review – showcasing global maritime capability and unity.

• Symbolic of India’s commitment to SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).

About Indian Coast Guard (ICG):

• Who They Are? The Indian Coast Guard is India’s maritime law enforcement and search & rescue force, operating under the Ministry of Defence. It is the fourth armed force of India and plays a crucial role in coastal security and EEZ protection.

• The Indian Coast Guard is India’s maritime law enforcement and search & rescue force, operating under the Ministry of Defence. It is the fourth armed force of India and plays a crucial role in coastal security and EEZ protection.

• Establishment:

• Concept accepted in early 1970s after recommendations of Nag Committee (1970) and K.F. Rustamji Committee (1974). Formally raised on 1 February 1977 with 2 frigates & 5 patrol boats (transferred from Navy). Inaugurated on 19 August 1978 by PM Morarji Desai at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

• Concept accepted in early 1970s after recommendations of Nag Committee (1970) and K.F. Rustamji Committee (1974).

• Formally raised on 1 February 1977 with 2 frigates & 5 patrol boats (transferred from Navy).

• Inaugurated on 19 August 1978 by PM Morarji Desai at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

• First Director General: Vice Admiral V.A. Kamath.

• Functions:

• Maritime Law Enforcement: Anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, enforcement of Maritime Zones of India Act. Search & Rescue (SAR): Protects fishermen & seafarers in distress. Maritime Environment Protection: Pollution control & marine ecosystem preservation. Offshore Security: Safeguards vital offshore installations (e.g., Mumbai High). Maritime Surveillance: Patrols India’s EEZ (2.01 million sq km). National Security: Works with Navy & other agencies for coastal defence.

• Maritime Law Enforcement: Anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, enforcement of Maritime Zones of India Act.

• Search & Rescue (SAR): Protects fishermen & seafarers in distress.

• Maritime Environment Protection: Pollution control & marine ecosystem preservation.

• Offshore Security: Safeguards vital offshore installations (e.g., Mumbai High).

• Maritime Surveillance: Patrols India’s EEZ (2.01 million sq km).

• National Security: Works with Navy & other agencies for coastal defence.