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GSL built 105M OPV ICGS SHAUNAK dedicated to Nation
WASCO. The maritime security of India has got another significant fillip with the induction of the fourth in the series of the new 105M Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) “ICGS SHAUNAK” in the Indian Coast Guard, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) using its in-house design.
Union Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu dedicated ICGS “SHAUNAK”, the largest and most advanced new generation OPV to the Nation at an impressive ceremony held at GSL on 21st February 2017 in the distinguished presence of Director General Coast Guard Rajendra Singh and other dignitaries.
Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu Singh stated that induction of this ship will boost the maritime security of the country. RAdm Shekhar Mital, NM, IN (Retd) CMD, highlighted “GSL has delivered 04 OPVs to Coast Guard in last 16 Months, all ahead of schedule.
Director General Coast Guard Rajendra Singh highlighted the strong symbiotic relationship of mutual cooperation between Goa Shipyard and Coast Guard plan.
ADG K Natrajan, Commander Western Seaboard, FOGA RAdm. Puneet Bahl, Directors Mr S P Raikar, Mr T N Sudhakar, Cmde B B Nagpal and Senior Officials of GSL and Coast Guard, Government, were also present during the Commissioning ceremony.
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