VASCO
The third in the class of five Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), built on the Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) ‘in-house’ design, was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on Monday.
According to the GSL, this largest and most advanced 105-mtr long new generation OPV was handed over to the Coast Guard in the presence of GSL CMD Cmde B B Nagpal, DIG Manish Bahl, Director (Mat) Coast Guard, DIG H P Singh, CGRPS (Goa), DIG Sanjay Negi, Commanding Officer (designate) at a ceremony in the GSL. Senior officials of GSL and the Coast Guard were also present on the occasion.
The ship, with enhanced indigenised content of critical machinery, has improved performance parameters. Entirely designed in-house by GSL, this OPV will form a formidable part of the Coast Guard Fleet and will be used for protection of Exclusive Economic Zone of territorial water of the Nation.
These vessels are fitted with modern and technologically advanced machinery and computerised controls systems, making them the most advanced Patrol Vessels in service with the Indian Coast Guard.
“In keeping with its tradition of delivery before time, GSL has delivered this third Coast Guard OPV ahead of contractual schedule, despite the multifarious challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cmde Nagpal.
“This milestone achievement has reinforced the trust of our customers in the shipbuilding capability and commitment of GSL.”
