As a part of DEFEXPO-22, ICG and IN ships were open for visitors at Porbandar

DEFEXPO-22, Path To Pride with the theme of ‘Make in India, Make for the
World’s been conducted at Gandhinagar from 18 to 22 Oct 22 with the aim to showcase
the domestic defence industry production capabilities including live demonstrations of their
systems. As a part of DEFEXPO-22, ICG and IN ships were open for visitors at Porbandar.
Approximately 15000 civil population including school children from various schools, NCC
cadets, and college students witnessed the event conducted by ICG & IN. The students were
enthralled after visiting the CG pavilion and witnessing the Op demo as conducted at
Porbandar harbour.

ICG and IN showcased the mandate charter of duties entrusted to the local populace especially targeting young talents to opt for carriers in Maritime Service. Also, the ICG Pavilion/ visit to Ships displayed the capabilities of Indian firms/ vendors involved in manufacturing defence equipment thereby projecting Govt of India Atma Nirbhar Abhiyaan and hence fulfilled the theme of “Make in India, make for the world” Defexpo 22”.

The event was conducted at CG jetty and Naval jetty from 18 to 22 Oct 22 wherein
INS Betwa, ICGS Sajag, ICGS Sarthak, and ICGS Samudra Pavak were open for visitors.
Moreover, ICG made a pavilion at jetty premises showcasing the might of ICG
administration and operations.

 The main highlight of the event was the OP DEMO in which the live demonstration of
exercises were carried out by ICG and IN. Op demo included the following exercises for demonstration:
(a) Deployment of assets at short notice post receipt of information about
suspicious activities in AOR (Area of Responsibility).
(b) Boarding Operations by ICG units at sea wherein speed boats were tasked
for boarding as authorized. The conduct of boarding in a designated manner was
displayed during the exercise.
(c) OSD (Oil Spill Dispersant) Spray demo by ICG Dornier was undertaken to
showcase the PR capabilities of air assets.
(d) Oil Containment demo by Pollution Control boat ex-Samudra Pavak was
displayed in which the boat was shown towing an inflatable barge of capacity 30 tons
capable of transporting recovered oil from the scene of action to ship or ashore.
(e) ALH MK-III SAR demo in which survivors were picked up by ALH using
winch strop and SAR basket.
(f) Indian Navy FICs (Fast Interceptor Crafts) demonstrated a high-speed demo in
formation two FICs participated in the event.
(g) Flypast by two CGDOs and one ALH Mk-III were demonstrated for
showcasing the might of ICG airpower.
(h) Illumination demo by IBs C-161 and C-445 was demonstrate high-speed
maneuver and firing of signal pistols in sequence