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Coast Guard Chief's Bold Vision: How India Is Revolutionizing Shipbuilding

The Indian Coast Guard is pushing hard for self-reliance in shipbuilding. Their director general just highlighted major progress with indigenous vessel construction. They're also building strong digital infrastructure and cybersecurity systems. This represents a significant step toward a fully indigenous maritime force.

Key Points: Coast Guard Chief Paramesh Sivamani Backs Indigenous Shipbuilding

  • ICG DG highlights 200th indigenous vessel as symbol of engineering excellence
  • New MoU signed to strengthen defence innovation ecosystem via Coimbatore hub
  • Project Digital Coast Guard aims for secure, scalable digital backbone
  • Roadmap for AI and Cyber Crisis Management Plan 2025 released
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Coast Guard chief backs indigenisation, innovation in shipbuilding

ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani champions indigenous ship design, digital infrastructure, and resilient supply chains to boost India's maritime strength.

"digital expansion must be matched with strong cybersecurity frameworks - Indian Coast Guard Statement"

New Delhi, Nov 27

Aiming to strengthen the defence innovation ecosystem and accelerate indigenisation, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Paramesh Sivamani underscored the significance of shipbuilding through indigenous design, robust digital infrastructure and resilient supply chains, an official said on Thursday.

Addressing ICG’s maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation and IT Conference at Madikeri, Karnataka, the DG appreciated the steadfast support of Indian shipyards and equipment manufacturers in boosting the ICG’s operational readiness.

He highlighted the successful progression of the 200th indigenously built vessel (fourth Pollution Control Ship), which is currently undergoing sea trials.

He described it as a symbol of the technical proficiency and engineering excellence of ICG technocrats.

A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the ICG and the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association and Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre.

The partnership seeks to strengthen the defence innovation ecosystem and accelerate indigenisation efforts through the Defence Innovation Hub at Coimbatore.

DG ICG detailed the progress of Project Digital Coast Guard, a long-term initiative to create a secure, scalable and resilient digital backbone for all ICG units, emphasising that digital expansion must be matched with strong cybersecurity frameworks, said a statement.

During the conference, he also released three documents: The teaser of the e-book ‘History of Shipbuilding in the Indian Coast Guard’; the Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence in ICG and the ICG Cyber Crisis Management Plan-2025, each reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to technological advancement, digital capacity-building, and future-ready preparedness.

The conference enabled valuable exchanges among stakeholders, aligning perspectives, and fostering synergy to shape the future requirements of the ICG. It marked a decisive step toward building a technologically advanced, operationally superior and fully indigenous maritime force, the statement said.

Bringing together senior dignitaries, leading shipyards, equipment manufacturers, classification societies and subject-matter experts from across the maritime domain, the conference created a platform to advance Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promote technological innovation and accelerate the ICG’s digital transformation.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope they ensure quality control. Sometimes in our rush for indigenisation, we compromise on standards. The cybersecurity focus is crucial though - digital transformation must be secure.
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Arjun K
Project Digital Coast Guard and AI roadmap - this is visionary thinking! Our coastal security needs such technological upgrades. Proud to see Indian engineering capabilities shining through. 👏
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Sarah B
The partnership with Coimbatore industries is smart thinking. Tier 2 cities have so much untapped potential. This will create jobs and spread development beyond metros. Win-win for everyone!
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Vikram M
Aatmanirbhar Bharat in action! From pollution control ships to digital infrastructure - we're building comprehensive capabilities. Hope this momentum continues across all defence sectors.
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Michael C
Impressive to see India's maritime security getting this level of attention. The focus on both indigenous manufacturing and digital transformation shows holistic planning. The cybersecurity framework is particularly important given current threats.

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