By PTI
KOLKATA: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on target to turn into a 200-ship maritime power in one other 5 years, its director basic VS Pathania mentioned.
He additionally mentioned that the ICG, the fourth largest coast guard power on the earth, has grown at a speedy tempo through the years, with 158 ships in its stock at current.
Pathania, when approached by PTI, defined that the ICG is anticipated to have near 180 ships in two years and over 200 ships within the subsequent 5 years, thus assembly the power’s goal.
He identified that the method of securing approvals and the ship building itself are time consuming.
The minimal time taken for constructing a ship after the signing of a contract is 36 months, the ICG chief mentioned.
“So give us about another five years. The way we are growing, you will find the Coast Guard (owing) 200-plus (ships),” he said on the sidelines of a programme for commissioning of the most recent entrant in ICG’s fleet, ICGS Kamla Devi, earlier this week right here.
Pathania mentioned that the coast guard has 27 larger vessels, that are 150-metre lengthy.
“With the addition of Kamla Devi, the number of FPVs (fast patrol vessel) will inch closer to 50,” he mentioned. The power additionally has 67 interceptor boats, Pathania famous. The director basic mentioned that in instances to come back, the ICG will add two air pollution management vessels, which might be particularly used for mitigating any oil spills or HNS (hazardous and noxious substances) spills at sea.
“The keel has already been laid. The timeline is 36 months from today,” the ICG chief mentioned.
The ICG has acquired approval from the Union authorities for six offshore patrol vessels and 14 quick patrol vessels. Pathania mentioned that the maritime power is rising in step with the safety necessities of the nation.
“Everybody now wants to venture into the sea as these have good resources which can aid the economic growth of any country. Protecting our own resources is our challenge,” he asserted.
He mentioned that the ICG has massive and small ships out there around the clock throughout maritime areas within the japanese and western sea boards of the nation.
“We have got 60 ships all along the Indian coasts at any given time. Whenever there is an emergency at sea, whether it is a search and rescue operation or any illegal activity, the response time a coast guard team takes is bare minimum,” he mentioned.
The ICG additionally has in its stock helicopters and Dornier plane meant for numerous missions, from safety of the maritime zones to rescue operations.
KOLKATA: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on target to turn into a 200-ship maritime power in one other 5 years, its director basic VS Pathania mentioned.
He additionally mentioned that the ICG, the fourth largest coast guard power on the earth, has grown at a speedy tempo through the years, with 158 ships in its stock at current.
Pathania, when approached by PTI, defined that the ICG is anticipated to have near 180 ships in two years and over 200 ships within the subsequent 5 years, thus assembly the power’s goal.
He identified that the method of securing approvals and the ship building itself are time consuming.
The minimal time taken for constructing a ship after the signing of a contract is 36 months, the ICG chief mentioned.
“So give us about another five years. The way we are growing, you will find the Coast Guard (owing) 200-plus (ships),” he said on the sidelines of a programme for commissioning of the most recent entrant in ICG’s fleet, ICGS Kamla Devi, earlier this week right here.
Pathania mentioned that the coast guard has 27 larger vessels, that are 150-metre lengthy.
“With the addition of Kamla Devi, the number of FPVs (fast patrol vessel) will inch closer to 50,” he mentioned. The power additionally has 67 interceptor boats, Pathania famous. The director basic mentioned that in instances to come back, the ICG will add two air pollution management vessels, which might be particularly used for mitigating any oil spills or HNS (hazardous and noxious substances) spills at sea.
“The keel has already been laid. The timeline is 36 months from today,” the ICG chief mentioned.
The ICG has acquired approval from the Union authorities for six offshore patrol vessels and 14 quick patrol vessels. Pathania mentioned that the maritime power is rising in step with the safety necessities of the nation.
“Everybody now wants to venture into the sea as these have good resources which can aid the economic growth of any country. Protecting our own resources is our challenge,” he asserted.
He mentioned that the ICG has massive and small ships out there around the clock throughout maritime areas within the japanese and western sea boards of the nation.
“We have got 60 ships all along the Indian coasts at any given time. Whenever there is an emergency at sea, whether it is a search and rescue operation or any illegal activity, the response time a coast guard team takes is bare minimum,” he mentioned.
The ICG additionally has in its stock helicopters and Dornier plane meant for numerous missions, from safety of the maritime zones to rescue operations.
