NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘Sajag’ was commissioned by National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval on Saturday.
According to the official announcement by ICG, Sajag, the next from the Collection of 105 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) was commissioned by Ajit Doval, Kirti Chakra,” National Security Advisor on May 29 at the presence of Dr Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary and Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan, PVSM, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard along with other senior dignitaries of both state and central authorities.
” ‘Sajag’ significance’Vigilant’ is a projection of Indian Coast Guard’s will and dedication’Ready, Relevant and Responsive’ towards the marine interest of the country,” it stated.
ICG stated this innovative boat was designed and constructed indigenously from Goa Shipyard Limited and can be paired with innovative technologies, communication and navigation equipment, detectors and machines.
According to ICG, the boat is outfitted with a 40/60 Bofors gun along with 2 12.
7 millimeter SRCG firearms with FCS.
The boat can be armed with an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Power Management System (PMS) and High Power External firefighting (EFF) system.
The boat is intended to transport one twin-engine helicopter along with four high-speed ships including two inflatable vessels for grooming surgery, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Maritime Patrol.
The boat is capable of transporting pollution response equipment to include oil spills .
“The boat displaces approximately 2350 tons (GRT) and can be powered by 2 9100 KW diesel motors to reach a maximum speed of 26 knots.
She’s an endurance of 6000 nm for an affordable rate.
The sustenance and achieve, combined with the most current and contemporary equipment and machine, gives her the ability to carry out the function of a control platform and tackle tasks to satisfy the Coast Guard Transport,” ICG said in a statement.
The boat, on connecting the Coast Guard fleet is going to be located in Porbandar.
She’ll be set up broadly for EEZ surveillance and other responsibilities as enshrined at the Coast Guard charter.
ICGS Sajag is controlled by Deputy Inspector General Sanjay Negi and manned by 12 officers along with 99 guys.
The commissioning of ICGS Sajag will boost the Indian Coast Guard’s operational capacity to release the multifarious marine tasks.
The induction of the Vessel provides a fillip to the marine protection of the vast shore of the Western Seaboard.
Currently the Indian Coast Guard is now a fleet of 157 boats and 62 aircraftcarrier.
Further, both 34 surface systems are at different phases of construction in distinct Indian Shipyards and 16 Advance Light Helicopters are below creation in HAL, Bengaluru that will offer the additional power to the surveillance capacities of ICG to take care of the ever-dynamic marine challenges.
