VASCO
The fourth vessel of the 5 Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Project, completely designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on September 30.
This largest and most advanced 105-metre long, new generation OPV was handed over to Coast Guard in the presence of GSL CMD Cmde B B Nagpal, DIG V K Parmar (PD MAT) in a ceremony at the GSL. Other senior officials of Coast Guard and GSL were also present on the occasion.
Cmde Nagpal on the occasion said the GSL had kept with its tradition of delivery ahead of time and had delivered the 4th Coast Guard OPV, despite the multifarious challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
“The achievement has reinforced the trust of our esteemed customers in the shipbuilding capability and commitment of GSL,” he said.
The ship, with enhanced indigenised content of critical machinery, has improved performance parameters and will form a formidable part of the Coast Guard Fleet to protect the Exclusive Economic Zone of the territorial waters of the nation.
These vessels are fitted with most modern and technologically advanced machinery and computerized controls systems, making them the most advanced Patrol Vessels in service with the Indian Coast Guard.
