Indian Coast Guard inaugurates dedicated jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala
Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a dedicated 76.7-metre ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala, on 7 June 2025.
Summary
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala on 7 June 2025. The 76.7-metre berth will support faster deployment and turnaround of ICG vessels for coastal surveillance, search and rescue, anti-smuggling and fisheries protection. The jetty lies about 10 nautical miles from key international shipping lanes and next to the Vizhinjam International Transshipment Deepwater Port, and is expected to play a key role in securing India's south-western coastline.
Key facts
- Inaugurated by
- ICG DG Paramesh Sivamani
- Date
- 7 Jun 2025
- Place
- Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala
- Berth length
- 76.7 metres
- Location
- About 10 nautical miles from international shipping lanes
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At which harbour did the Indian Coast Guard inaugurate a dedicated 76.7-metre jetty on 7 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vizhinjam
ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala.