Raksha Mantri commissioned indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha.
About ICGS Vigraha
ICGS Vigraha is seventh in the series of Offshore Patrol Vessels.
It is Indigenously built by the Larsen & Toubro Ship Building Limited.
It is fitted with advanced technology radars, navigation & communication equipment, sensors and machinery capable of operating in tropical sea conditions.
It is designed to carry one twin-engine Helicopter & four high speed boats
The ship will be based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and operate on the eastern seaboard under the Operational and Administrative Control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East).
The vessel is armed with a 40/60 Bofors gun and fitted with two 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Gun with fire control system.
The ship is also equipped with integrated bridge system, integrated platform management system, automated power management system and high-power external fire-fighting system.
The ship is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to contain oil spill at sea.