ICG Opens New Rs 750 Million Jetty At Vizhinjam Port

11 Jun 2025 CW Team

In a move to strengthen maritime security along India’s southwestern coastline, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala. Director General Paramesh Sivamani led the commissioning ceremony of the new 76.7-metre berth, which is expected to significantly improve operational readiness for coastal patrol and surveillance missions.

The facility, built at an estimated cost of Rs 750 million, will enable faster deployment and turnaround of Coast Guard vessels. According to an official statement from the ICG, the new berth will enhance mission efficiency across key domains including search and rescue, anti-smuggling operations, and fisheries protection.

Situated just 10 nautical miles from crucial international shipping lanes and adjacent to the Vizhinjam International Transshipment Deepwater Port, the jetty holds considerable strategic importance. DG Sivamani hailed the facility as a vital addition to the region's coastal defence framework, offering improved responsiveness to maritime threats.

The event saw the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, Commander of ICG Region (West), along with senior representatives from Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd, the Kerala Government, Kerala Maritime Board, the State Police, Indian Army, Port Authorities, Adani Ports Pvt. Ltd., and the Fisheries Department.

Since its inception in 1977 with just seven vessels, the Indian Coast Guard has expanded into a robust maritime force with nearly 190 surface ships. The new infrastructure at Vizhinjam underscores its ongoing commitment to safeguarding India’s 2.01 million square kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone.

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