Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), Goa-based Defence shipyard will launch the
largest new generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) designed in-house
and built by it for the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) on Wednesday in south
Goa.
Rachna Thapliyal will launch the vessel in company of Vice Admiral
Anurag G. Thapliyal, Director General, ICG. Chairman and Managing
Director of GSL Shekhar Mital and many other senior dignitaries from
government, Navy and Coast Guard.
This state-of-the-art OPV is the first of six being built by GSL for
Indian Coast Guard. The OPV will help meet the increasing requirement of
the ICG for undertaking policing and patrolling of the vast Indian
Exclusive Economic Zone.
The vessel is also capable of other Coast Guard functions like search
and rescue operations, pollution control and external fire-fighting.
This vessel will also be deployed for ocean surveillance and for
monitoring sea lanes of communication. The ship is capable of supporting
embarkation and operation of the indigenously-designed Advanced Light
Helicopter.
“The ongoing construction of OPVs for Coast Guard is in full swing.
Despite delay in receipt of several critical equipment like shafting, DG
Sets, ‘A’ Bracket etc., we are working hard to ensure that the vessel
is made ready for delivery as per schedule by October 15. This will
further reinforce our unwavering commitment for timely delivery of
ships,” said CMD Mital ahead of the launch of the vessel on Monday.
The OPV is powered by twin diesel engines and is fitted with
state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment. The vessel
carries four boats for boarding party operations. One 30 mm gun and two
12.7 mm guns with associated fire control system, form the main weaponry
package.
The contract for the construction of six OPVs for the ICG was signed on May 9, 2012.
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