VSR Murthy, Additional Director General, ICG told newspersons, “When you work closely you understand each other’s operational philosophies and culture. More importantly we develop a bond.”‘’Over the years, Indian Coast Guard has attained the stature of the fourth largest coast guard in the world. Commander of Coast Guard Region East, Inspector-General S Paramesh was among those present. On May 22 at Laitkor, Shillong, a ‘Charter of Affiliation’ was signed by the Director Generals of the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles. Chennai-based ICG ship Shaurya is an indigenously built 105m Offshore Patrol Vessel..