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Coast Guard undertakes steel cutting ceremony on next generation patrol vessel
NGOPV of Indian Coast Guard (Representational image)
Dr.G.R.Balakrishnan Jun 03 2024 Marine News

Coast Guard undertakes steel cutting ceremony on next generation patrol vessel

Signifying self-reliance in defence manufacturing, steel cutting ceremony for the first next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV)for Indian Coast Guard was undertaken at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd(MDL), Mumbai on Friday, 31 May, Coast Guard said here on Saturday. 

 The cost of the project is Rs 1,614crores.

Giving details, officials said this project aims to bolster our capabilities in coastal and offshore patrolling, safeguarding maritime zones, and enhancing operational efficiency.

The NGOPVs, designed to meet the evolving challenges of maritime security, are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. Powered by two diesel engines, these vessels are capable of achieving a maximum continuous speed of 23 knots and covering a distance of up to 5,000 nautical miles.

Furthermore, they boast integral twin-engine helicopter facilities and staging for heavy helicopters, enabling swift and effective aerial surveillance and response capabilities.