Hello, Warriors. The Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Arnvesh was commissioned at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 21st March, 2016. The vessel was commissioned by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, Vice-Admiral HCS Bisht.
Here are 8 things to know about this development:
- The ICG Arnvesh is equipped with the most-advanced navigational and communication sensors and equipment, including night vision capabilities.
- The ship is primarily intended to undertake surveillance at sea, coastal patrol, anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations and rescue operations.
- This is the 16th vessel in this category being constructed by Cochin Shipyard limited and among the 20 FPVs indigenously built by CSL.
ICGS Arnvesh - ICGS Arnvesh is capable of carrying a crew of five officers and 35 men on board.
- The 300-tonne vessel is 50-metre long and is propelled by triple Rolls Royce Kamewa Water Jets that can reach a maximum speed of 33 knots.
- Its main armament comprise 40/60 Bofors guns.
- By 2019, the Coast Guard is expected to have at least 150 ships and 100 aircraft under operation.
- At present ICG has 120 ships, 63 aircraft and 10,000 men, spread across its 42 CG stations, five CG air stations and 10 CG air enclaves.
Indian Coast Guard has emerged as a potent force and its growth is exponential. The induction of Arnvesh is yet another defining moment in the annals of Indian ship building industry and is a testimonial to our indigenous shipbuilding capability, which further bolsters the nation’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.
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