Offshore Patrol Vessel
INS Sumedha and the Visit to Port Algiers
INS Sumedha is an indigenously-built stealth offshore patrol vessel that is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors. Recently, it reached Port Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around. Let’s take a closer look at this vessel and its recent visit. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Exercise Paschim Lehar
The Exercise Paschim Lehar is conducted to enhance the cooperation among the different naval commands in the Indian Navy. It involves Indian Army and Indian Air Force as well. Recently, the exercise was conducted in the west coast. About the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
NSA commissioned Vessel Sajag
National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, has commissioned Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Sajag. It was dedicated nation to safeguard maritime interests. Highlights Offshore Patrol Vessel, Sajag has been constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, which was commended by NSA ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
INS Vajra commissioned to Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra was commissioned to the Indian Coast Guard by Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, at Kattupalli in Chennai. Key Points INS Vajra was sixth in series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessel and was constructed ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
‘Sarthak’ Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for Indian Coast Guard launched
An Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sarthak’. The launching ceremony was held at Goa Shipyard Limited and it was conducted through the video conferencing mode from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Charter of Affiliation: signed between Assam Rifles and ICG
The Director Generals of Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard signed a ‘Affiliation Charter’ between 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion of Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘Shaurya’ at a ceremony held at Laitkor, Shillong. It aims to enhance ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha decommissioned
The Indian Coast Guard ship (ICGS) Vigraha was decommissioned at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The decommissioning ceremony was attended by eight former Commanding Officers who had been at the helm of the ship, along with former and the present crew. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
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 ..