the goan I networkrVASCO rrAccording to a press note, this largest and most advanced new generation OPV was handed over by S P Raikar Director (Operations), GSL to DIG D S Chauhan, Commanding Officer (YD 1222) in the presence of DIG H P Singh, Principal Director (MAT) Indian Coast Guard and DIG Atul Parlikar, TM CGRPS (Goa). Cmde B B Nagpal Director (CPP & BD) and other officials of Indian Coast Guard and GSL were also present on the occasion. rThe ship was handed over by Offg CMD, S P Raikar as CMD, Adm Shekhar Mital was visiting Russia to sign the building protocol/technical agreements with Russian side for building advanced Missile Frigates (Project 1135.6) indigenously at Goa Shipyard.
GSL delivers fifth OPV to coast guard
The Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) recently delivered the fifth in the class of 6 new 105M Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), ‘ICGS Shaurya’ to the Indian Coast Guard, 32 days ahead of the contractual schedule.
