Maritime security in the Caribbean region has been bolstered with the delivery of six high speed aluminium patrol craft for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard (TTCG). Capable of speeds greater than 40 knots and armed with general purpose machine guns and a 20mm cannon, the 30 metre vessels – designed and built by Australian [...]
Austal delivers six high speed Caribbean Patrol Boats to Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard
February 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Indian to upgrade Coast Guard equipment and personnel to meet sea borne terror
October 28, 2009 by Leave a Comment
India today announced a quantum jump in the number of Indian Coast Guard personnel to make it a potent force to counter terrorism from the sea. Addressing the 28th Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference, the defense minister AK Antony said the Government has sanctioned nearly 3,000 additional personnel at various levels and this needs to be [...]
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