Categories: Defence

ICG commissions interceptor boat C-448 in Mangaluru

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned a high-speed interceptor boat C-448 in Mangaluru, Karnataka. This interceptor boat built by L&T (Larsen & Toubro) shipyard will have a crew of 12 personnel commanded by Assistant Commandant Apoorva Sharma.

The boat will be used for patrolling and rescue operations. The boat is equipped with an infrared system for night surveillance can perform high-speed interception, low-intensity maritime operations etc. It has an endurance of 500 nautical miles at 20 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 45 knots.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Indian Coast Guard founded: 18 August 1978.
  • Headquarters: New Delhi.
  • Motto(s): Vayam Rakṣ āmaḥ (We protect).

 

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Sumit Arora

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