VASCO: In a significant boost to the maritime safety and security of the nation, the indigenously built Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel “Sarthak” was commissioned and dedicated to the nation at Goa by DG K Natarajan, PVSM, PTM, TM Director General Indian Coast Guard, on Thursday.
In a press release, Indian Coast Guard stated “Sarthak”, is fourth in the series of five offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the ICG. These OPVs are multi-mission platforms capable of undertaking concurrent operations. The 105-metre long ship displacing 2450 tonnes is propelled by two 9100 kilowatt diesel engines designed to attain a maximum speed of 26 knots.
