Shaurya

Shaurya is the fifth in the series of six 105m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) of the Indian Coast Guard ship. ‘Shaurya’ means courage, is a projection of Indian Coast Guard’s will and commitment “To serve and protect” the maritime interest of the nation. The ship is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu under the operational and administrative control of Commander Coast Guard Region (East).

This 105 meters OPV has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Ltd. It is fitted with state of the art navigation and communication equipment, sensors, and machinery. The features include a 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS), Power Management System (PMS) and High Power External Fire Fighting System. The ship is designed to carry one twin-engine light helicopter and five high-speed boats including two Quick Reaction Inflatable Boats for swift boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol. The ship is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to contain oil spills at sea.

The ship draws 2350 tons (GRT) propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engines to attain a maximum speed of 23 knots and has an endurance of 6000 NM at economical speed. The sustenance and reach coupled with the latest and modern equipment and systems, provides her the capability to perform the role of a command platform and accomplish all Coast Guard charter of duties.

Shaurya is commanded by Deputy Inspector General D. S. Chauhan, manned by 12 officers and 94 men.

This ship will be in Hong Kong, will be stationed at 18, Sai Ning Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong from the 20th of this month and will be there till the 23rd of December. Common people are invited to visit the same.

Courtesy: India Today