ICGS Vigraha
- August 29, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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ICGS Vigraha
Subject – Security
Context – Rajnath commissions ICGS Vigraha.
Concept –
- The seventh Off-shore Patrol Vessel was built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro.
- ICGS Vigraha will be based out of Visakhapatnam and will operate on India’s Eastern Seaboard under the operational and administrative control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East).
- Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPVs) are long-range surface ships, capable of operation in the maritime zones of India, including island territories with helicopter operation Their roles include coastal and offshore patrolling, policing maritime zones of India, control and surveillance, anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations with limited wartime roles.