New Delhi, Oct 28 (Agency) In a boost to maritime security, a new offshore patrol ship ICGS Sarthak was dedicated to the nation by Director General of Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan on Thursday. ICGS Sarthak is fourth in the series of five OPVs being built by GSL for the ICG. These OPVs are multi-mission platforms capable of undertaking concurrent operations. The 105 meter long, 2450 tons ship 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 & rescue, combating maritime crimes and preserving and protecting the marine environment.
“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,” an official statement said. 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). The ship is commanded by Deputy Inspector General MM Syed and has 11 Officers and 110 men, the ICG said.