Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned indigenously built patrol vessel ICGS Vijaya in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
a. ICGS Vikrant
b. ICGS Viraat
c. ICGS Vijaya
d. None of the above
- It is second in the series of 98 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) commissioned by ICG.
About ICGS Vijaya:
- It has been designed and built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
- It is a 98-metre long ship.
- It can carry one twin engine helicopter and four high speed boats, including two inflatable boats for boarding.
- It is fitted with advanced technology navigation and communication equipments and sensors.
- It is fitted with a 30 mm gun and will be fitted with 12.7 mm gun with fire control system.
- On joining ICG fleet, ICGS Vijaya will be based at Paradip, Odisha.
- It will be manned by 12 officers and 91 men.
What is the significance of this vessel?
- It will be deployed extensively for Exclusive Economic Zone surveillance and other duties as enshrined in the Coast Guard charter.
- It will also undertake search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol operations.
- It will help to enhance ICG's operational capability to discharge its multifarious maritime tasks.
- It will also give fillip to maritime protection of Eastern seaboard in general and the maritime states of Odisha and West Bengal in particular.
- It is also capable of carrying limited pollution response equipment to contain oil spill in the sea.
Question:
Q. Name the indigenously built patrol vessel that Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?a. ICGS Vikrant
b. ICGS Viraat
c. ICGS Vijaya
d. None of the above
