Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sarthak launched

An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’.

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Key-Points

Sarthak is the 4th in the series of five OPVs deployed by the Coast Guard to enhance maritime security.

It has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited.

The Ship is fitted with state-of-the-art Navigation and Communication equipment, sensor and machinery.

The ship is designed to embark and carry a twin-engine helicopter, four high speed boats and one inflatable boat for swift boarding and Search & Rescue operations.