Sarojini Naidu-class patrol vessel

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Class overview
NameSarojini Naidu class fast patrol vessel
Builders Goa Shipyard Ltd., Panaji, India
Operators
Preceded by Priyadarshini-class
Succeeded by Rani Abbakka-class
Built2002–2006
In commission2002–present
Planned9
Completed9
Active8
Retired1
General characteristics
Type Inshore patrol vessel
Displacement259 tonnes [1]
Length48 m (157 ft 6 in)
Beam7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
Draught2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Propulsion3 × MTU 4000 diesel engines, each 2,720 kW (3,648 hp) at 2100 rpm
Speed35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Range1,500  nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi) at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement6 Officers and 36 Sailors
Armament

Sarojini Naidu Class Fast Patrol Vessels are series of seven Mid Shore Patrol Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited at Vasco da Gama, Goa for the Indian Coast Guard produced between 2002 and 2006. [2]

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Introduction

The Sarojini class of watercraft are seagoing, high speed, armed surveillance platform, capable of shallow water operations.

These vessels are primarily designed for anti-smuggling operations, anti-terrorist deployment, fisheries protection and search and rescue operations. These vessels can also support the navy during wartime, as a coastal convoy escort and a communication link.

Design

Powered by three 2,720 kW MTU diesel engines, driving independent Kamewa water-jets, these vessels are designed for good maneuverability and are capable of operating in up to Sea State 4 and can withstand Sea State 6. The vessels have a top speed of 35 knots and have an operational range of 1,500 nm. They are equipped with a 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun at forward with two 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, each installed on both sides of the board.

They are fitted with the latest satellite communication and navigation systems including differential global positioning system (DGPS), electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) and global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS). They have air-conditioned accommodation for a crew of 35 and have endurance of 7 days. The vessels in this series are eco-friendly, featuring an on-board sewage treatment plant and the gases used for air-conditioning are ozone layer friendly.

Ships of the class

NamePennant NumberLaunchedCommissionedDecommissionedHomeport
Indian Coast Guard flag.svg  Indian Coast Guard
Sarojini Naidu229200211 November 2002Paradip [3]
Durgabai Deshmukh230200229 April 200327 April 2023 [4] Port Blair [5]
Kasturba Gandhi2316 July 200528 October 2005Manglore [6]
Aruna Asaf Ali23220 October 200528 January 2006Port Blair [7]
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan23330 December 200528 April 2006Mumbai [8]
Meera Behn23428 January 200625 July 2006Okha [9]
Savitribai Phule23528 April 200628 October 2006Manglore [10]
Naval Ensign of Mauritius.svg  National Coast Guard of Mauritius
Victory [11] 3229 February 2016 [12] 10 December 2016 [13]
Valiant332 February 2017 [14] 16 August 2017 [15]


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