Indian Coast Guard launches Offshore Patrol vessel ‘Vigraha’, to be stationed at Vishakapatnam
Chennai: The Indian Coast Guard launched a 98-meter Offshore Patrol vessel ‘Vigraha’ at a non-public shipyard in Kattupalli, north of Chennai, within the presence of Dr TV Somanathan, IAS, Secretary (Expenditure), Ministry of Finance. Director General Indian Coast Guard Ok Natarajan and Inspector General Region East S. Paramesh had been additionally current with different dignitaries and officers. This is the final within the sequence of seven vessels that was designed and constructed completely for the Coast Guard by Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The 98-m lengthy ship has a displacement of 2100 tons, is able to reaching a prime pace of 26 knots and has an endurance of 5000 nautical miles and has the power to remain at sea for 20 days with out replenishment.
Vigraha, also called (Yard-45007) is prone to be inducted into Indian Coast Guard in March 2021 after completion of in depth trials and testing of the on-board tools and equipment. Once inducted, the vessel would serve the East Region, from Vishakapatnam, underneath the management of IG S.Paramesh within the Region East.
During the commissioning of an Interceptor boat on the East area, IG S. Paramesh had informed WION that East area has a fleet of 10 Interceptor boats, eight offshore patrol vessels, 15 quick patrol vessels, apart from 5 Dornier plane and three Chetak choppers.
Launching of the vessel marks an vital milestone, because the vessel touches the water for the primary time.
In India, ships have traditionally been launched with a Puja ceremony that dedicates the ship to the almighty and blessings are hunted for the ship and her crew. The ceremony entails a woman breaking a coconut on the bow of the vessel, together with Puja and festivities. As per Maritime traditions the ship was launched by Smt Hema Somanathan, Spouse of Dr TV Somanathan, the Chief visitor.
The ship has been fitted with superior navigation and communication tools, sensors and equipment which might be able to working in tropical climates.
The ship has been designed to hold integral Twin Engine Helicopter which can improve its operational, surveillance, search and rescue functionality. Armed with a 30mm 2A42 Naval Gun and two 12.7mm weapons, the ship could be utilized for day and night time surveillance, apart from anti-terror, anti-smuggling operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone and for coastal safety.
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Despite the restriction and constraints confronted amid the pandemic, the vessel is claimed to have been launched in a well timed method and is anticipated to be operational as per schedule.
The ship’s anticipated life span is greater than 25 years and is supposed to be manned by 102 crew, which incorporates 14 Officers, 88 Subordinate officers and Enrolled personnel.
New OPVs and different vessels being inducted into the Indian Coast Guard are supposed to substitute ageing ships (that served for over 25-30years) within the fleet.
At an earlier event, Ok Natarajan, Director General, Indian Coast Guard had mentioned, “The Coast Guard began in 1977 with two vessels and five boats. We have made swift progress since then with the support of PSUs and Private shipyards and have over 146 surface platforms and 62 aircraft currently. The Interceptor boats are our workhorses and OPV form a strong backbone. We have a daily deployment of 50 ships and 10 aircraft for monitoring and securing our 7516 coastlines and Exclusive Economic Zone of over 2million sq kms.”
As part of an enlargement, modernization drive, Coast Guard is planning to spice up belongings to 200 vessels and 100 plane by 2025.
The Indian Coast Guard is the fourth largest on the earth and stands bigger than many Navies. The ICG additionally has bilateral and multilateral agreements with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives and so forth.
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