The Coast Guard also provides sea cover and safety assistance to the Indian Space Research Organisation -, National Institute of Ocean Technology - and the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships in performing scientific tasks at sea or at remote locations.
The Indian Coast Guard is eyeing a major expansion with the acquisition of 15 ships and 23 aircraft to give it 'deep water' capability, even as it assists the country's coastal states in setting up marine police stations to guard against terrorists and smugglers.
'We have formulated a 15-year perspective plan - that envisages the acquisition of 15 major new ships and 23 planes that include multi-mission maritime aircraft, twin engine helicopters and UAVs -,' Coast Guard chief Vice Admiral Rusi Contractor told reporters Wednesday on the eve of its 30th anniversary.
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