Andaman & Nicobar Command

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed command of #ANC as the 20th #CINCAN on 01 Jun 2026. Marking the occasion, he laid a wreath and subsequently reviewed the combined services Guard of Honour at #ANC, India's Tri-Service Operational Command.

A seasoned Flag Officer, he has commanded frontline warships, the Western Fleet, and held key appointments as Commandant, Indian Naval Academy; India's Defence Adviser to Singapore; and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine, Organisation & Training), contributing significantly to joint capability development and maritime security.

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Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (A&N), under the aegis of Andaman & Nicobar Command, conducted the OPRC Level 2 Course at the Pollution Response Team (A&N), Sri Vijaya Puram, from 02–06 Nov 2026, with participation of ICG personnel and representatives from stakeholder agencies, including the Forest Department, Port Management Board (PMB), Port Management Facility (PMF), India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) and Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS).

The five-day course enhanced participants’ capabilities in managing oil pollution incidents in the capacities of Incident Managers, On-Scene Commanders and Supervisors, while strengthening inter-agency coordination through the Incident Command Centre.

The training further reinforces regional preparedness to respond effectively to marine pollution incidents and highlights ANC’s commitment to protecting the fragile marine ecosystem of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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#CGRHQ(A&N) | #MRCC #SriVijayaPuram received a distress alert from a fishing boat near the Myanmar IMBL, north of East Island. Under the aegis of #ANC, demonstrating a swift operational response, #ICGSRajkamal was promptly deployed for Search and Rescue (SAR). In coordination with an Indian Coast Guard Dornier aircraft, the adrift fishing boat IFB Sandhiya Grapper-II, with 08 crew members onboard, was successfully located.

The boat had been adrift since 04 Nov due to engine failure. The technical team of ICGS Rajkamal undertook repairs at sea and successfully restored the defective fuel injection pump, enabling the boat to regain propulsion and safely return to Junglighat Harbour.

The successful operation reaffirms #ANC’s commitment to safeguarding lives at sea, strengthening maritime safety and ensuring security across the strategically significant Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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A Historic Milestone in Regional Maritime Cooperation!
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#BIMSTECMaritimeSecurityExercise, anchored in the cooperative vision of the Delhi Declaration and the outcomes of the 4th BIMSTEC Experts Group Meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation (Nov 2025), culminated successfully at Sri Vijaya Puram. High-level engagements, harbour interactions and coordinated sea deployments strengthened regional partnerships, enhanced operational synergy and reinforced mutual trust.

Shared Seas, Shared Security, Shared Prosperity.

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Successful Culmination of the Harbour Phase! 🇧🇩🇧🇹🇮🇳🇲🇲🇳🇵🇱🇰🇹🇭 ⚓🤝

Marking the successful completion of the Harbour Phase of #BIMSTECMaritimeSecurityExercise (30 Oct–01 Nov 26), participating nations reaffirmed their commitment to regional cooperation and maritime partnership, guided by the spirit of the Delhi Declaration. The phase witnessed Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), reciprocal cross-deck visits and Young Officers’ Interactions, fostering professional synergy and mutual understanding.

Yoga sessions, friendly sports fixtures, visits to historic Cellular Jail, NSCB Dweep and NMM Samudrika Museum, and vibrant cultural evenings further strengthened camaraderie and bonds of friendship.

With enduring partnerships and enhanced mutual understanding, the exercise sets the stage for the upcoming Sea Phase.

Shared Seas. Shared Security. Stronger Partnerships.

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