Sarathi (Indian Coast Guard Ship)

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has commissioned the offshore patrolling (OPV) vessel, Sarathi, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), the defense shipyard in south Goa.

Sarathi:
It is an Indian Coast Guard Ship commissioned recently. It is the third ship in the series of six Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). 

‘Sarathi’ meaning charioteer is a projection of Indian Coast Guard’s will and commitment ‘To serve and protect’ the maritime interest of the nation. 

Details:

• It has been designed and built indigenously by GSL and is fitted with most advanced state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machineries. 
• The ship is designed to carry one twin engine Light Helicopter and five high speed boats including two Quick Reaction Inflatable Boats for swift boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol. 
• The ship is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to contain oil spill at sea.