Panaji: In a significant boost to the maritime safety and security of the nation, the indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ was commissioned and dedicated to the nation on Thursday.
Director General of Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan commissioned the vessel at Vasco town in Goa.
“Indian Coast Guard is pioneer in inducting indigenous platforms and ICGS Sarthak is a glowing example of Atmanirbhar Bharat, in line with the Government’s vision of ‘Make in India’,” the Indian Coast Guard spokesman said.
He said that ICGS Sarthak is fourth in the series of five OPVs being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the ICG.
“These Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are multi-mission platforms capable of undertaking concurrent operations,” he said.
The 105 meter long ship displacing 2450 tons is propelled by two 9100 kilowatt diesel engines designed to attain a maximum speed of 26 knots. “The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, machinery, sensors and weapons which enables it to function as a command platform and undertake mandated Coast Guard charter of duties including search and rescue, combating maritime crimes and preserving & protecting the marine environment,” he added.
He said that ICGS Sarthak, will be based at Porbandar (Gujarat) and operate on India’s Western Seaboard under the Operational and Administrative Control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (Northwest).
ICGS Sarthak is commanded by Deputy Inspector General MM Syed and has complement of 11 Officers and 110 men.
