ICGS Varaha: commissioned at Chennai Port Trust

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel ‘Varaha’ at Chennai Port Trust. The ship would be based at New Mangalore and will operate from New Mangalore port covering up to Kanyakumari. It will be under administrative and operational control of Commander Coast Guard region (west). It will also have on board ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Chennai Port Trust • Defence minister • ICGS Varaha • Larsen & Toubro • Offshore Patrol Vessels • Rajnath Singh

Indian Coast Guard launches new Offshore patrol vessel ICGS Varaha

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launches new Offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ICGS Varaha at L&T Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is fourth in the series of 98 M OPVs designed and built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro (L&T). ICGS Varaha It is fitted with advanced technology navigation and communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Its ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Defence • ICGS Varaha • Indian Coast Gaurd • Indian Coast Guard • Larsen & Toubro • Offshore Patrol Vessel • Tamil Nadu