Goa | October 28, 2021

In a significant boost to the maritime safety and security of the nation, the indigenously built India Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’ was commissioned and dedicated to the nation today at Goa. Director General, Indian Coast Guard K Natrajan, CMD Goa ShipYard, B.B. Nagpal were present on this occasion.

“95% of the trade by volume and 75% by value transports through sea, it accounts for nearly 50% of the country's GDP. Thus, our maritime states and coasts are directly connected to economic growth and overall national security. So it needs extra vigilance to maintain maritime security and also provide a conducive environment for trade”, said K. Natrajan, DG, Indian Coast Gurad while commissioning of the ship.

In recent times Indian Coast Guard started to broadcast real time information about Cyclones and emergencies in vernacular languages and that helped to save many lives, said DG, ICG.

‘Sarthak’ is the fourth in the series of five Offshore Patrol Vessels being built by Goa Shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard. These OPVs are multi-mission platforms capable of undertaking concurrent operations. The 105 meter long ship displacing 2450 tons is propelled by two 9100 kilowatt diesel engines designed to attain a maximum speed of 26 knots. The ship is a fitting example of Aatmanirbharta being a fully indigenized platform which is comparable to the best in the world.

The ship is fitted with state of the art equipment machinery, sensors and weapons and has Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Machinery Control System. That enables it to function as a command platform and undertake mandated Coast Guard charter of duties including search and rescue, combating maritime crimes and preserving and protecting the marine environment.

ICGS ‘Sarthak’ will be based at Porbandar, Gujrat and operate on India’s western seaboard under the operational and administrative control of the commander, Coast Guard Region. The ship is commanded by Deputy Inspector General M.M.Syed and has a complement of 11 officers and 110 men.

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