ICGS Vigraha Latest News
Recently, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vigraha undertook an operational visit to Indonesia as part of its overseas deployment to ASEAN countries.
About ICGS Vigraha
- It is the Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Indian Coast Guard which is commissioned in 2021.
- It is indigenously built by L&T Ship Building Limited.
- It is based in Visakhapatnam & operates on the eastern seaboard.
Features of ICGS Vigraha
- It is designed to carry one twin-engine Helicopter & four high speed boats.
- Displacement Capacity: The ship displaces approx. 2200 tons (GRT).
- Propulsion: It is propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engines.
- Speed: 26 knots with endurance of 5000 nm.
- Equipment: It is also equipped with Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Automated Power Management System (APMS) and High-Power External Firefighting (EFF) system.
- It is fitted with advanced technology Radars, Navigation and Communication Equipment, Sensor and Machinery capable of operating in tropical sea conditions.
- It is exclusively deployed for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, maritime law enforcement, and search and rescue operations.
Source: PIB
Last updated on November, 2025
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