Sarojini Naidu-class patrol vessel explained

Sarojini Naidu Class Fast Patrol Vessels are series of seven Mid Shore Patrol Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited at Vasco da Gama, Goa for the Indian Coast Guard produced between 2002 and 2006.[1]

Introduction

The Sarojini class of watercraft are seagoing, high speed, armed surveillance platform, capable of shallow water operations.

These vessels are primarily designed for anti-smuggling operations, anti-terrorist deployment, fisheries protection and search and rescue operations. These vessels can also support the navy during wartime, as a coastal convoy escort and a communication link.

Design

Powered by three 2,720 kW MTU diesel engines, driving independent Kamewa water-jets, these vessels are designed for good maneuverability and are capable of operating in up to Sea State 4 and can withstand Sea State 6. The vessels have a top speed of 35 knots and have an operational range of 1,500 nm. They are equipped with a 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun at forward with two 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, each installed on both sides of the board.

They are fitted with the latest satellite communication and navigation systems including differential global positioning system (DGPS), electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) and global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS). They have air-conditioned accommodation for a crew of 35 and have endurance of 7 days. The vessels in this series are eco-friendly, featuring an on-board sewage treatment plant and the gases used for air-conditioning are ozone layer friendly.

Ships of the class

Name Pennant Number Launched CommissionedDecommissionedHomeport
Sarojini Naidu 229 2002 11 November 2002 Paradip[2]
Durgabai Deshmukh 230 2002 29 April 2003 27 April 2023[3] Port Blair[4]
Kasturba Gandhi 231 6 July 2005 28 October 2005 Manglore[5]
Aruna Asaf Ali 232 20 October 2005 28 January 2006 Port Blair[6]
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan 233 30 December 2005 28 April 2006 Mumbai[7]
Meera Behn 234 28 January 2006 25 July 2006 Okha[8]
Savitribai Phule 235 28 April 2006 28 October 2006 Manglore[9]
Victory[10] 3229 February 2016[11] 10 December 2016[12]
Valiant332 February 2017[13] 16 August 2017[14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ships built by Goa Shipyard Limited . 2007-12-13 . Goa Shipyard . https://web.archive.org/web/20071129232228/http://www.goashipyard.co.in/html/frames.htm . 2007-11-29.
  2. Web site: The Pioneer . India . 2015-12-28 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171009040212/http://www.dailypioneer.com/print.php?printFOR=storydetail&story_url_key=fishing-boat-crew-rescued-from-devi-mouth&section_url_key=state-editions . 9 October 2017.
  3. 1651454099764948992. IndiaCoastGuard. Durgabai Deshmukh, the second vessel of the Waterjet class of FPVs, built by Goa shipyard Ltd. decommissioned at #Chennai today. 2023-04-27.
  4. News: 102 Myanmarese fishermen rescued so far from A&N . The New Indian Express . 2015-12-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160601234415/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/article462124.ece . 1 June 2016.
  5. Web site: Coast Guard, Navy rescue crew members of Ocean Sekaya . Business Line . 30 May 2006 . 2015-12-28 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171009040211/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/coast-guard-navy-rescue-crew-members-of-ocean-sekaya/article1735309.ece . 9 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Indian Coast Guard Ship Aruna Asaf Ali Rescues MSV Sagar . andamansheekha.com . 24 February 2012 . 2015-12-28 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160813035447/http://www.andamansheekha.com/2012/02/25/indian-coast-guard-ship-aruna-asaf-ali-rescues-msv-sagar/ . 13 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Coast Guard intercepts suspicious Danish ship . Sakaal Times . 2015-12-28 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160513135957/http://sakaaltimes.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5021892090474564158&SectionId=5351696313519115080&SectionName=State&NewsDate=20110420&NewsTitle=Coast%2520Guard%2520intercepts%2520suspicious%2520Danish%2520ship . 13 May 2016.
  8. Web site: Pak fishing boat caught, 14 crew members arrested . news.webindia123.com . 2015-12-28 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305005520/http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/india/20141015/2477619.html . 5 March 2016.
  9. News: New Coast Guard vessel arrives in Mangalore . . 2006-12-05 . 2015-12-28 . 0971-751X.
  10. News: New Patrol Vessel for National Coast Guard (Made in India) . 2016-09-27 . Island Crisis News . 2016-12-12 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161208005109/http://news.islandcrisis.net/2016/09/new-patrol-vessel-for-national-coast-guard-made-in-india/ . 8 December 2016.
  11. News: Goa Shipyard launches first Mauritius coastguard fast attack craft . IHS Jane's 360 . 2016-12-12 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160816192525/http://www.janes.com/article/58408/goa-shipyard-launches-first-mauritius-coastguard-fast-attack-craft . 16 August 2016.
  12. News: Full Text of Parrikar's Speech at the Commissioning of India Made CGS Victory and two Chetak Helicopters in Mauritius – Defence Aviation Post . 2016-12-11 . Defence Aviation Post . 2016-12-12. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20161212132452/http://defenceaviationpost.com/full-text-parrikars-speech-commissioning-india-made-cgs-victory-two-chetak-helicopters-mauritius/ . 12 December 2016.
  13. Gsl Handed Over Second Fast Patrol Vessel For Mauritius Government in Record Time. Goa Shipyard. 2017-05-02. 2017-05-02.
  14. News: Mise à l'eau du CGS Valiant: nouveau joujou pour les gardes-côtes . Launch of the CGS Valiant: new toy for the coastguards . lexpress.mu . fr . 16 August 2017 . 16 August 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170817204504/https://www.lexpress.mu/photos/314215/mise-leau-cgs-valiant-nouveau-joujou-pour-gardes-cotes . 17 August 2017.

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