Coast Guard Chief S P Sharma to retire after 36 yrs of service

Coast Guard Commander and Inspector General (Eastern region) Satya Prakash Sharma was given a traditional farewell today after 36 years of service, with Coast Guard ships and aircraft demonstrating their prowess off Chennai coast during the 'day at sea'.
A fleet of Coast Guard ships, comprising ICGS Sagar, Samudra Paharedar, Vigraha, Rani Abbakka, Abheek, Raj Tarang along with two Dornier aircraft and one Chetak Helicopter demonstrated the prowess during the day at sea on the Bay of Bengal, as part of giving a traditional farewell to Sharma, an official release said.
Sharma will retire this month after serving the Coast Guard for more than 36 years.

Sharma, hailing from New Delhi, is a second batch Indian Coast Guard officer and joined the Eastern region as its Inspector General in December 2010.
He isa recipient of the Tatrakshak Medal for meritorious service and also the President Tatrakshak Medal for distinguished service, the release said.
Coast Guard ships and aircraft showcased various operational capabilities, including search and rescue operations, high-speed maneuvers, fire fighting, small arms fighting among others, the release added.