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ICGS Sujeet OPVs commissioned successfully-Designed and built indigenously by GSL

This 105 meters OPV has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited and is fitted with advanced technology, navigation, and communication equipment sensors and machinery.

ICGS Sujeet OPVs commissioned successfully-Designed and built indigenously by GSL
Shri Raj Kumar, TAS, Secretary (Defence Production) Director-General Krishnaswamy Natarajan, PTM, TM, Director-General ICG, CMDE B B Nagpal, CMD GSL and senior dignitaries of the central and state government (PSU Connect)

Goa: Indian Coast Guard Ship Sujeet, the second in the series of 105 m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) was commissioned at Goa by Shri Raj Kumar, TAS, Secretary (Defence Production) on 15 Dec 2020 in the presence of Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard, CMDE B B Nagpal, CMD Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and senior dignitaries of the central and state government. Sujeet meaning "Auspicious Victory is a projection of Indian Coast Guards' will and commitment 'Ready, Relevant and Responsive' towards the maritime interest of the nation.
 
This 105 meters OPV has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited and is fitted with advanced technology, navigation, and communication equipment sensors and machinery. The vessel is tied with a 40/60 Bofors gun and will be fitted with two 12.7 mm SRCG guns with FCS. The ship is also equipped with an Integrated Bridge System (IBS). Integrated Platform Management System (IPS), Power Management System (PMS), and High Power External fire fighting (EFF) system. The ship is designed to carry one twin-engine helicopter and tour high-speed boats including two inflatable boats for boarding operation, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Maritime Patrol. The ship is also capable of carrying limited pollution response equipment to contain oil spills at sea.
 
The ship displaces approx 2350 tons (GRT) and is propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engines to attain a maximum speed of 26 knots. She has an endurance of 6000 nm at economical speed. The sustenance and reach, coupled with the latest and modern equipment and system, provides her the capability to perform the role of a command platform and undertake tasks to fulfill the Coast Guard charter.
 
The ship, on joining the Coast Guard fleet will be based at Goa. She will be deployed extensively for EEZ surveillance and other duties as enshrined in the Coast Guard charter. Presently, the Indian Coast Guard has a fleet of 155 ships and 62 aircraft. Further, 35 ships are at various stages of construction at different Indian Shipyard and 16 Advance Light Helicopters are under production at M/S HAL, Bengaluru which will provide the added strength to the surveillance capabilities of ICG to deal with the ever-dynamic maritime challenges
 
ICGS Sujeet is commanded by Deputy Inspector General Harinder Jit Singh and manned by 12 Officers and 110 men. The commissioning of ICGS Sujeet enhances the Indian Coast Guard's operational capability to discharge the multifarious maritime tasks. The induction of this Vessel will give a fillip to the maritime protection of our vast coastline of the western seaboard. 

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