Director General Paramesh Sivamani has been appointed as the 26th Chief of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). In a career spanning over three and a half decades, the Navigation and Direction specialist has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments. In his journey thus far, he has commanded all major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard including Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast.&nbsp;

The Indian Coast Guard is the Maritime force that is responsible for guarding India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which spans over 2.3 million square kilometres. The ICG also is responsible for maritime search and rescue in an area that's twice as large as India's EEZ. ICG offers timely support and succour to fishermen, mariners, and those distressed at sea. ICG also combats Maritime pollution, smuggling, illegal fishing, trafficking of people, drugs, arms etc. The Indian Coast Guard is working towards achieving a fleet strength of 200 ships and 100 aircraft in the coming years, which is more than what many Navies.

The Flag Officer was at the helm of the Coast Guard Region (East), Coast Guard Region (West), and Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard), he is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.&nbsp;

S. Paramesh was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General in September 2022 and was subsequently posted at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi as Additional Director General Coast Guard (Vice Chief). He was given the additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in Aug 2024, before assuming the charge as Director General Coast Guard.&nbsp;

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During the period, many significant operations resulting in the seizure of drugs, narcotic substances and gold worth crores of rupees have been conducted. In terms of humanitarian aid and disaster response, the rescue of mariners was carried out during severe cyclonic storms. The Indian Coast Guard also conducted joint exercises with&nbsp; Foreign Coast Guards, focussed on anti-poaching operations, humanitarian assistance during cyclones, natural calamities and Coastal Security exercises.&nbsp;

The Flag Officer was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2014 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2019 for his illustrious service.&nbsp;

Director General Paramesh Sivamani has been appointed as the 26th Chief of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). In a career spanning over three and a half decades, the Navigation and Direction specialist has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments.

Director General Paramesh Sivamani has been appointed as the 26th Chief of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). In a career spanning over three and a half decades, the Navigation and Direction specialist has served in various capacities in ashore and afloat appointments. In his journey thus far, he has commanded all major vessels of the Indian Coast Guard including Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel Samar and Offshore Patrol Vessel Vishwast. The Indian Coast Guard is the Maritime force that is responsible for guarding India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which spans over 2.3 million square kilometres. The ICG also is responsible for maritime search and rescue in an area that's twice as large as India's EEZ. ICG offers timely support and succour to fishermen, mariners, and those distressed at sea. ICG also combats Maritime pollution, smuggling, illegal fishing, trafficking of people, drugs, arms etc. The Indian Coast Guard is working towards achieving a fleet strength of 200 ships and 100 aircraft in the coming years, which is more than what many Navies. The Flag Officer was at the helm of the Coast Guard Region (East), Coast Guard Region (West), and Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard), he is an alumnus of the National Defence College, New Delhi and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. S. Paramesh was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General in September 2022 and was subsequently posted at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi as Additional Director General Coast Guard (Vice Chief). He was given the additional charge of Director General Coast Guard in Aug 2024, before assuming the charge as Director General Coast Guard. Also read: After five-week air-sea op, Indian Coast Guard recover mortal remains of missing pilot During the period, many significant operations resulting in the seizure of drugs, narcotic substances and gold worth crores of rupees have been conducted. In terms of humanitarian aid and disaster response, the rescue of mariners was carried out during severe cyclonic storms. The Indian Coast Guard also conducted joint exercises with Foreign Coast Guards, focussed on anti-poaching operations, humanitarian assistance during cyclones, natural calamities and Coastal Security exercises. The Flag Officer was conferred with Tatrakshak Medal in 2014 and President Tatrakshak Medal in 2019 for his illustrious service.

Director General S Paramesh takes charge as Indian Coast Guard Chief

Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan took over as the 23rd Chief of Indian Coast Guard on Sunday. He replaced Rajendra Singh, who was the first cadre officer to head the force.

Natarajan is a 5th Batch Officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He joined the forces on January 18, 1984, and holds a Masters` Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University.

He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. During his initial years, he specialised in select core competencies like Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the US Coast Guard Reserve Training Centre, Yorktown in Virginia.

In his illustrious career spanning over 35 years, the Flag Officer has had the distinction of holding important Command and Staff appointments, both afloat and ashore.

He has commanded all classes of Indian Coast Guard ships, such as Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV).

He has also served as the Commander Coast Guard District No.5 in Tamil Nadu, the Commanding Officer ICGS in Mandapam and as the first Officer-in-Charge of Coast Guard Training Centre in Kochi.

At the Coast Guard Headquarters, his key staff assignments include Principal Director (Policy and Plans), Chairman Coast Guard Service Selection Board, Principal Director (Projects), Joint Director (Operations) and Coast Guard Advisor (CGA) to the Director General Indian Coast Guard.

Post the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the country was recovering from one of the worst terrorist attacks. His moment of reckoning came during that period, when as the Deputy Director General (Policy and Plans), on being elevated to the Flag Rank he spearheaded the Staff Division of Policy and Plans at the Coast Guard Headquarters and was instrumental in giving a major fillip to the overall growth of the Coast Guard in terms of setting up of additional 20 Stations, 10 Air Establishment, 2 Regional Headquarters, 2 Seaboard Headquarters, contract for 120 ships and boats.

In the rank of Inspector General, he was also Commander of the Operational Formations - Coast Guard Region (Andaman and Nicobar) and Coast Guard Region (West) from 2014 to 2016 wherein he heralded a tactical shift towards Preventive Operations that saw a decline in security and safety related incidents at sea in respective Area of Responsibility.

The Flag Officer was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General on August 2016 and took over the reins as Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard).

Under his apex watch on the sensitive Western seafront, whilst there were no major marine incidents, the period saw a surge in major operations that included apprehension of 1.5 Ton of narcotic substance, mass rescue operations during cyclones, humanitarian assistance during natural calamities in coastal states and focussed Coastal Security Operations.

The Flag Officer is a recipient of President`s Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal for his distinguished service to the nation.&nbsp;

Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan took over as the 23rd Chief of Indian Coast Guard on Sunday. He replaced Rajendra Singh, who was the first cadre officer to head the force.

Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan took over as the 23rd Chief of Indian Coast Guard on Sunday. He replaced Rajendra Singh, who was the first cadre officer to head the force. Natarajan is a 5th Batch Officer of the Indian Coast Guard. He joined the forces on January 18, 1984, and holds a Masters` Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington. During his initial years, he specialised in select core competencies like Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Safety and Port Operations, at the US Coast Guard Reserve Training Centre, Yorktown in Virginia. In his illustrious career spanning over 35 years, the Flag Officer has had the distinction of holding important Command and Staff appointments, both afloat and ashore. He has commanded all classes of Indian Coast Guard ships, such as Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV). He has also served as the Commander Coast Guard District No.5 in Tamil Nadu, the Commanding Officer ICGS in Mandapam and as the first Officer-in-Charge of Coast Guard Training Centre in Kochi. At the Coast Guard Headquarters, his key staff assignments include Principal Director (Policy and Plans), Chairman Coast Guard Service Selection Board, Principal Director (Projects), Joint Director (Operations) and Coast Guard Advisor (CGA) to the Director General Indian Coast Guard. Post the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the country was recovering from one of the worst terrorist attacks. His moment of reckoning came during that period, when as the Deputy Director General (Policy and Plans), on being elevated to the Flag Rank he spearheaded the Staff Division of Policy and Plans at the Coast Guard Headquarters and was instrumental in giving a major fillip to the overall growth of the Coast Guard in terms of setting up of additional 20 Stations, 10 Air Establishment, 2 Regional Headquarters, 2 Seaboard Headquarters, contract for 120 ships and boats. In the rank of Inspector General, he was also Commander of the Operational Formations - Coast Guard Region (Andaman and Nicobar) and Coast Guard Region (West) from 2014 to 2016 wherein he heralded a tactical shift towards Preventive Operations that saw a decline in security and safety related incidents at sea in respective Area of Responsibility. The Flag Officer was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General on August 2016 and took over the reins as Coast Guard Commander (Western Seaboard). Under his apex watch on the sensitive Western seafront, whilst there were no major marine incidents, the period saw a surge in major operations that included apprehension of 1.5 Ton of narcotic substance, mass rescue operations during cyclones, humanitarian assistance during natural calamities in coastal states and focussed Coastal Security Operations. The Flag Officer is a recipient of President`s Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal for his distinguished service to the nation.

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