INDIAN COAST GUARD SHIP -VIGRAHA

The Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
It is the last vessel in the series of seven OPVs built by Larsen & Toubro (Private Company) under an Ministry of Defence contract signed in 2015.
In May 2021, OPV Sajag was commissioned into the ICG.

Important points:

It is about 98 metres long, 15 metres wide, has 3.6 metres draught, with 2,140 tonnes displacement and a range of 5,000 nautical miles.
It can attain a sustained speed of up to 26 knots.
It is fitted with advanced technology radars, navigation & communication equipment, sensors and machinery capable of operating in tropical sea conditions.
It is also equipped with an integrated bridge system, integrated platform management system, automated power management system and high-power external fire-fighting system.
It is armed with a 40/60 Bofors gun and fitted with two 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Gun with fire control system.

Special Capability:

To carry one twin-engine Helicopter and four high speed boats for boarding operation, search & rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol.
Capable of carrying pollution response equipment to contain oil spills at sea.
OPVs are long-range surface ships, capable of operation in maritime zones of India, including island territories with helicopter operation capabilities.
Their roles include coastal and offshore patrolling, policing maritime zones of India, control and surveillance, anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations with limited wartime roles.

SOURCE: THE HINDU,THE ECONOMIC TIMES,MINT

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