ICGS Sankalp Latest News
Recently, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp visited Port Louis in Mauritius as part of overseas deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
About ICGS Sankalp
- ICGS Sankalp is an offshore patrol vessel which was commissioned in 2008.
- The vessel is indigenously built by the Goa Shipyard Limited.
- It is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment.
- Functions: It is designed primarily for extended maritime surveillance, exclusive economic zone (EEZ) protection, search and rescue operations, and enforcement of maritime laws within India's vast oceanic domains.
Features of ICGS Sankalp
- The ship is 105-meter-long with an endurance of 6,500 nautical miles.
- Capacity: It has displacement capacity of approximately 2,325 tonnes at full load.
- It consists of HAL Chetak rotary-wing aircraft for enhanced aerial surveillance and SAR.
- Armaments: It is equipped with primary armament consisting of two 30 mm CRN-91 twin-barrel naval guns, designed for surface engagement and controlled by an integrated fire control system.
- It is also fitted with davits to deploy up to five high-speed interceptor boats.
Source: DD News
ICGS Sankalp FAQs
Q1: What is ICGS Sankalp?
Ans: An offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Coast Guard
Q2: What is the primary role of ICGS Sankalp?
Ans: Maritime surveillance and patrol
