COMMISSIONING
OF INDIAN COAST GUARD SHIP C-425
ON
27 APR 13
Indian Coast Guard Ship
C-425, the third of the series of Interceptor Boats designed and built by M/s Larsen
and Toubro, Katupalli was commissioned at Paradip by Shri Bijaya Kumar Patnaik,
IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha. The ceremony was witnessed by
Inspector General KC Pande PTM, TM Commander Coast Guard Region (North-East)
and other distinguished guests from various Central and State agencies.
The 30 metres long
Interceptor Boat with 90 tonnes displacement can achieve a maximum speed of 45
knots. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art
navigation and communication equipment and medium range armament. It is
designed for high speed interception, close-coast
patrol, low-intensity maritime operations, Search & Rescue and maritime
surveillance.
The
Interceptor Boat C-425 will be based at Paradip under the Administrative and
Operational Control of the Commander Coast Guard District Headquarters No 7.
The IB is commanded
by Deputy Commandant Vijay Vishwanathan and has a crew of 01 Officer and 11
Enrolled Personnel.
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