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PANAJI: The Indian Coast Guard on Sunday received the first of the new class of offshore patrol vessel (OPV) indigenously designed in house and built by Goa Shipyard limited (GSL).
The GSL spokesman said that the ship named ICGS Vishwast was the first of the new class of three OPVs being built by the shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard.
"The 93.89 metres vessel is well equipped with state-of-art Navigation and Communication equipment automated by an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), thus making the ship a versatile platform," GSL claimed.
Propelled by two engines, the new OPV is capable of operating Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
"The vessel with an extended range of 4500 NM at a cruising speed of 12-14 knots is also capable of pollution control against oil spillage and external fire fighting," he said.
The spokesman said that the vessel has been equipped with one 30 mm CRN-91 Gun and HM/LM guns for policing maritime zones.
"The machinery controls fitted in the vessel are on one network system with multi-function work stations ensuring quick response with minimum number of personnel to man the ship," he added.
Indian coast guard gets new class of OPV - India - The Times of India
The GSL spokesman said that the ship named ICGS Vishwast was the first of the new class of three OPVs being built by the shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard.
"The 93.89 metres vessel is well equipped with state-of-art Navigation and Communication equipment automated by an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), thus making the ship a versatile platform," GSL claimed.
Propelled by two engines, the new OPV is capable of operating Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
"The vessel with an extended range of 4500 NM at a cruising speed of 12-14 knots is also capable of pollution control against oil spillage and external fire fighting," he said.
The spokesman said that the vessel has been equipped with one 30 mm CRN-91 Gun and HM/LM guns for policing maritime zones.
"The machinery controls fitted in the vessel are on one network system with multi-function work stations ensuring quick response with minimum number of personnel to man the ship," he added.
Indian coast guard gets new class of OPV - India - The Times of India
