New Delhi: Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) on Tuesday delivered ICGS Annie Besant, second in the series of five Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard.
The FPV is a medium-range surface vessel with a length of 50 m, a width of 7.5 m and a displacement of around 308 T and is capable of operations in the maritime zones of India.
These powerful, fuel-efficient platforms are designed to perform multipurpose operations like patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, and rescue operations.
The vessel is designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles, the company said.
GRSE currently has a strong order book position of around Rs 27, 400 crore under which there are a total of 22 warships at various stages of construction.
The shipyard has been recently honored with the ICC PSE Excellence Award (2017-18) for “Operational Performance Excellence” and 16th National Award for “Excellence in Cost Management” in the category of Medium Public Sector Manufacturing Companies.
Presently, the company has six projects that are under way five projects of the Indian Navy and one of the Indian Coast Guard.
