Porbandar: Inspector General T. Sashi Kumar, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region (North-West), inaugurated the extension of the ICG jetty at Porbandar on July 2, 2026, reinforcing the operational infrastructure of the Indian Coast Guard along the strategically important north-west coast, a press release said.

The extension has increased the jetty length from 175 metres to 275 metres, significantly enhancing berthing capacity, logistics support, and operational readiness. The upgraded facility will enable the simultaneous berthing of additional Coast Guard ships, ensuring faster turnaround and sustained deployment for maritime surveillance, coastal security, and maritime contingencies.

Porbandar, located along the strategically significant western seaboard, serves as a key maritime security and operational base for the Indian Coast Guard, enabling maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. The enhanced jetty infrastructure will facilitate the sustained deployment of ships in the EEZ, operations in proximity to the IMBL, and a rapid response to emergencies. The successful completion of this critical infrastructure project reflects exemplary collaboration between the Gujarat Maritime Board, IIT Madras, and Military Engineer Services, whose collective expertise transformed a vital operational requirement into a modern maritime asset.

The extended jetty will strengthen the Indian Coast Guard’s capability to safeguard India’s maritime frontiers, protect offshore assets, ensure the safety of fishermen/mariners, and respond swiftly to emerging maritime challenges along the Gujarat coast. This addition to the operational infrastructure reaffirms the Indian Coast Guard’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding the nation’s maritime domain and maintaining a safe, secure, and vigilant coastal environment in the north-west maritime sector.

Furthermore, the Commander Coast Guard Region (North-West) reviewed the ongoing progress of the refit of Coast Guard vessels at M/s SDHIL, Pipavav. A walk-around onboard ICGS Samudra Pavak and ICGS Aryaman was undertaken, followed by an in-house meeting with ICG officers and refit stakeholders. Issues pertaining to the timely completion of the refits were discussed, and initiatives for early action to mitigate these issues were shared. DeshGujarat