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5th in the series of Offshore Patrol Vessels “ICGS Saksham” commissioned

Defence Secretary of India, Dr Ajay Kumar has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham. The fifth in the series of 105-metre Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) class, at Goa. The first four of the five ICGS which have already been commissioned in 2020 are ICGS Sachet (1st); ICGS Sujeet (2nd); ICGS Sarthak (3rd); and ICGS Sajag (4th) in 2021.

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The Indigenous Offshore Patrol Vessel Project was launched by the Prime Minister of India in 2016 under which five Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) were planned to be launched.

About the Ship:

  • Goa Shipyard Limited designed and built the 105-meter OPV, which is equipped with advanced technology, navigation and communication systems, sensors, and machinery.
  • The ship will be based in Kochi once it joins the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) force. Ship will be used extensively for surveillance in Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and other missions mandated by the Coast Guard charter.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Formed: August 18, 1978;
  • Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Headquarters: New Delhi;
  • Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director-General: Virender Singh Pathania;
  • Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Motto: Vayam Rakṣāmaḥ (We protect).

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