INDIGENOUSLY DESIGNED FAST PATROL VESSEL LAUNCHED
The 35 Knot Fast Patrol Vessel
completely designed and manufactured by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
was launched in Panjim today. This is the second Vessel of the
class and the fastest in its category with a minimum endurance
of 1500 nautical miles. The vessel is primarily designed for patrolling
anti-smuggling and anti-terrorist operations, fisheries protection
and search and rescue. It can also support the Navy during wartime
as a coastal convoy escort and a communication link.
The Vessel is fitted 30 mm
gun forward, machine guns on port starboard and state of the art
navigation and communication equipment. Options are also available
to fit naval stabilized gun system of various makes with multi
sensor stabilized integrated system as well as night vision device.
For hot pursuit and capture operation requiring high speed and
excellent maneuverability, the vessel is powered by three 2720
KW MTU diesel engines.
The hull structure of the
vessel is light-weight, strong enough to withstand heavy sea conditions
for long periods. General arrangement of the vessel is optimized
for long periods at sea while performing routine patrolling and
other functions. Fully air-conditioned accommodation is provided
on board for 35 men. The vessel is stable in all likely sea conditions
without ballasting and has sufficient stability to survive two
compartment damage.
Goa Shipyard Ltd. has evolved
successfully by using its optimum resources in its core competence
area of manufacturing ship for the Defence needs of the country.
It has built 167 vessels which include Barges, Tugs, Landing Craft
Utility (LCUs), Torpedo Recovery Vessel, Survey Craft, Ferry Craft,
Oiler, Survey Vessel, Hydrographic Vessel, Sail Training Ship,
Offshore Patrol Vessels, Missile Craft, Extra Fast Attack Crafts
and Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels, one Damage Control Simulator
etc.
With the new slipway having
being commissioned at its Yard GSL can now take up major repair
jobs of ships in the dry dock area.
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