Indian Coast Guard Ship "Sarthak " Launched

Highlights:

The Indian Coast Guard Ship commissioned by K Natarajan, Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was launched on 28 October.

Detailed Analysis:

The ship's commissioning is a big boost for India's maritime safety and security.
The ICGS Sarthak will be based in Gujarat's Porbandar.
It will operate along India's western coast, under the operational and administrative supervision of the Commander of the Coast Guard Region (Northwest).
It will be led by Deputy Inspector General MM Syed, who will be supported by 11 officers and 110 soldiers.
CGS Sarthak is the fourth ship in a series of five OPVs being built by Goa Shipyard Limited for ICG.
These OPVs are multi-mission platforms that can carry out multiple missions at the same time.
The ICGS is a 2,450-ton ship with a length of 105 meters. It is powered by two diesel engines with a combined output of 9,100 kilowatts.
The ship is capable of reaching a top speed of 26 knots.
The ship is equipped with cutting-edge technology, machinery, weapons, and sensors, allowing it to serve as a command platform.
ICG is maritime law enforcement and search & rescue agency, operating under the Ministry of defense of India.
Its jurisdiction is over the territorial waters of India, including the contiguous zone & exclusive economic zone.
The agency was established on February 1, 1977, under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.