Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) witnessed the keel-laying ceremony of four Coast Guard FPVs and the inauguration of GSL Integrated Stores Complex on Friday.
The keel laying ceremony was conducted by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, IAS, in the presence of DG Rakesh Pal, (Director General, Indian Coast Guard), Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay (Chairman and Managing Director GSL), Jaspal Singh (Director General of Police), RAdm Ajay D. Theophilus (Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area), IG Manoj Vasant Baadkar (Commander Coast Guard Region-West), IG H K Sharma (DDG (Tech) Indian Coast Guard), Capt. Jagmohan (Retd) (Director (CPP&BD) GSL) and other senior officials of the Indian Coast Guard and GSL.
The keel laying is a major milestone in the construction of any ship, symbolising formal commencement of the construction process.
The keel laying is a major milestone in the construction of any ship, symbolising formal commencement of the construction process.
These vessels for the Indian Coast Guard are based on inhouse design of GSL and will be fitted with technologically advanced machinery and computerised controls, making them the most advanced Fast Patrol Vessels in service with the Indian Coast Guard on delivery.
The Fast Patrol Vessel, designed by GSL, is a medium range weapon-fitted surface vessel with a complement of 42 that includes 7 officers and 35 sailors.
The secondary role of the vessel is to provide a communication link and escort coastal convoys during hostilities and wartime.
