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.