ICGS Apoorva, of the Indian Coast Guard, has arrived at Okha, received a befitting welcome ceremony

INDIAN COAST GUARD SHIP APOORVA ARRIVES AT OKHA ICGS Apoorva, a Fast Patrol Vessel of Indian Coast Guard, arrived at Okha and was received in a befitting welcome ceremony on 27 March 2026. The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries from the Indian Navy, BSF, Customs, Fisheries and the State Administration.

Addition of the vessel to Coast Guard Region (North West) fleet marks the significant focus accorded by Government of India towards Coastal Security, particularly off Gujarat, Daman and Diu.

Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation, communication and surveillance systems, the ship is capable of expeditious, sustained and mission-based operations at sea.

ICGS Apoorva’s basing at Okha, a strategically sensitive location along North Gujarat coast near notional International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) significantly strengthens the Maritime Security architecture in the AoR of ICG Region North West. It’s deployment will enhance persistent surveillance and enable rapid response to contingencies at sea.

It will also add to ICG’s efforts towards robust protection of maritime borders, fishermen and national interests. This accretion in force level reaffirms 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.