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.
