Humanitarian Ops

Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief to Djibouti and Sudan

In Mar 25, ICG Ship Sachet was deployed on a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to Djibouti and Sudan. The consignment included vital pharmaceuticals, life-saving drugs, and critical medical devices aimed at supporting local healthcare infrastructure and addressing urgent medical needs in Djibouti and Sudan. The mission underscored India's broader diplomatic outreach and defence cooperation with African nations, strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing maritime goodwill. This operation aligns with India’s commitment to "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The World is One Family) and reinforces the country's leadership in humanitarian and disaster relief efforts across the Indian Ocean region and beyond.

HADR to Mozambique

ICG Ship Sachet while on overseas deployment to East African countries namely Kenya, South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania from 08 Sep to 02 Nov 25 visited Maputo, Mozambique from 11 to 15 Oct 25. During the four days visit professional interaction, Joint training and joint exercises were conducted with Mozambique Maritime Agencies. Further, ICGS Sachet supplied Medical Equipment/ Medicines at Mozambique under MEA HADR efforts.

HADR to Sri Lanka

On 15 Dec 25, under Operation Sagar Bandhu, ICG Ship Shaurya entered Colombo, Sri Lanka, and delivered 50 tones of provisions as humanitarian assistance for cyclone-affected communities, reaffirming ICG’s role as a key responder in India’s HADR efforts and its continued support to Sri Lanka.

Flood Relief at Chennai

The persistent rains since early hours of 01 Dec 15, had caused inundation of few low lying areas of Chennai, as it happened on 16 Nov 15. All ICG units were kept standby for rescue and providing relief to marooned/stranded people.

Floods in Tamil Nadu

The incessant torrential rains since early hours on 01 Dec 15 coupled with sudden release of water from Chembarambakkam reservoir in the intervening night of 01-02 Dec 15 led to widespread floods in entire Chennai. Thousands of marooned/stranded people needed immediate assistance. ICGAS (Chennai) and Chennai International Airport were severely inundated due to sudden release of water from Chembarambakkam reservoir. The area of Tuticorin and Mandapam was also very severely inundated due to incessant heavy downpours.

Relief and Rescue Efforts - Kerala Flood

In response to Kerala Floods in Aug 18, the Indian Coast Guard launched Disaster Response Operation code named 'Op Rahat'. ICG mobilised eight (08) ships, four (04) Dorniers and three (03) Helicopters for the Flood Relief Operation. Thirty six (36) Disaster Response Teams (DRTs) each comprising of 7 - 9, ICG personnel were formed and deployed in the flood affected districts of Kerala and these included Calicut, Thrissur, Idduki, Ernakulam and Pathanamthitta. The rescue operations were conducted by the DRTs using 42 rubberised inflatable boats (Gemini), 11 rubberised inflatable life rafts, lifejackets, lifebuoys and a total of 575 ICG personnel were relentlessly engaged for the relief operation. The ICG also hired 21 traditional fishing boats for the relief operations and ICG helicopters have airlifted 27 people during the relief operation. ICG mobilised more than 180.6 tonnes of relief material from New Mangalore and Mumbai to the affected areas of Kerala. The ICG relief operation also included setting up of Community kitchen and Medical Camps. Indian Coast Guard rescued a total of 3521 persons while guiding around 7427 persons and airlifting 27 persons to safer places. Indian Coast Guard also distributed 40941 food packets to the local populace during relief operations.