Indian Coast Guard commissioned offshore patrol vessel 'Varad'

The Indian Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varad has been commissioned today. The ship will be based at Paradip in Odisha, under the operational control of the Coast Guard North Eastern Region.
The 98-meter long vessel has been designed and built by the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its yard at Kattupalli near Chennai.
The ship is fitted with modern navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery. It is equipped with 30 mm and 12.7 mm guns.
The ship Varad can carry a twin-engine helicopter and four high-speed boats for swift boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol.
source: newsonair

Published On : 28 Feb 2020