Chennai: Indian Coast Guard Director General G K Natarajan called on Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday. A defence release described it as a courtesy call.
During the meeting, the DG Coast Guard apprised Stalin on several facets of the service and gave insight into the various developments envisaged for strengthening the Coastal Security construct of the state.
He also briefed the Chief Minister about major operations undertaken by ICG which included fire fighting on board MT New Diamond and MV X-Press Pearl thereby preventing a major ecological disaster in the southern coast.
Conduct of various anti-smuggling operations resulting in seizure of gold, narcotics, Arms, sea cucumber, cannabis, etc, also featured in the discussions.
He briefed about saving of precious lives including fishermen of Tamilnadu in various SAR operations.
Preventive measures by the Indian Coast Guard resulted in no loss of lives at sea amidst the cyclones in Bay of Bengal in recent times.
The Director General acknowledged the efforts and support of the State government in strengthening the Coastal Security mechanism.