ADG Donny Michael appointed as Coast Guard Commander of Eastern Seaboard in Visakhapatnam

New Delhi [India], September 29 : The Centre has approved the elevation of Coast Guard Regional Commander East, Inspector General Donny Michael, as the Additional Director General with effect from Saturday, September 29.
On promotion, the flag officer will assume charge as the Coast Guard Commander of the Eastern Seaboard at Visakhapatnam.
IG Donny Michael assumed command of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region East in November 2023 and has served the Indian Coast Guard since July 1990.
Over his illustrious career spanning more than three decades, he has commanded various classes of Coast Guard ships, including Inshore Patrol Vessels, Fast Patrol Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, Pollution Control Vessels (PCV), and Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels, as per Coast Guard's website.
The flag officer has served in various capacities both ashore and afloat and has an impeccable track record in the fields of operations, Administration & HR.
The Flag Officer is a specialist in navigation and direction and is an alumnus of WMU, Sweden. The flag officer holds a LLB degree through CLC, Delhi University and is a recipient of Director General Indian Coast Guard Commendation and Commander Coast Guard Region & Nicobar Commendation.