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Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’                                   

30th October, 2021

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Context:  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.

 

About ICGS Sarthak:

  • It will be based at Porbandar in Gujarat and operate on India’s Western Seaboard under the Operational and Administrative Control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (Northwest).
  • ICGS Sarthak is 4th in the series of five OPVs being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for the ICG.
    • These OPVs are multi-mission platforms capable of undertaking concurrent operations.
  • The 105-meter-long ship displacing 2,450 tons is propelled by two 9,100 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 & protecting the marine environment.
  • Indian Coast Guard is a pioneer in inducting indigenous platforms and ICGS Sarthak is a glowing example of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1767193