Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel Shoor commissioned

[mkb95]

The Indian Coast Guard Ship "Shoor" the second ship in the series of six Off Shore Patrol Vessels (OPV) was commissioned at Goa by Nitin Jairam Gadkari Hon'ble minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways on Monday in the presence of Director General Rajendra Singh PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard, CMD Goa Shipyard Limited and other senior dignitaries of the Central and State Government. 'Shoor' meaning 'Valiant' is a projection of Indian Coast Guard's will and commitment "To serve and protect" the maritime interest of the nation.

This 105 meters OPV has been designed and built indigenously by M/s GSL and is fitted with most advanced navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery. The features include 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS), Power Management System (PMS) and High Power External Fire Fighting System. The ship is designed to carry one twin engine Light Helicopter and five high speed boats including two QRIBs for fast boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol. The ship is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to combat oil spill contamination at sea.

The ship draws 2350 tons (GRT) and is propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engines to attain a maximum speed of 23 Knots. It has an endurance of 6000 NM at economical speed. The sustenance and reach coupled with the latest and modern equipment and systems provides her the capability to perform the role of a command platform and accomplish all Coast Guard charter of duties.

The ship on joining Coast Guard Fleet will be based at New Mangalore and deployed extensively for EEZ surveillance and other duties as enshrined in Coast Guard Charter, to safeguard the maritime interests of India. Presently, Indian Coast Guard has a Fleet of 120 Ships/boats, further 70 Ships/boats are at various stages of construction at different shipyards. With the commissioning of this vessel and other assets, the Indian Coast Guard will emerge as a stronger and potent force to address the emerging security challenges in our maritime zones.
ICGS Shoor will be manned by 14 Officers and 98 men commanded by Deputy Inspector General Surendra Singh Dasila under the administrative and operation control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (West).

The commissioning of ICGS Shoor will enhance the Indian Coast Guard's operational capability to discharge the multifarious maritime tasks. The induction of a sophisticated and state-of-the-art Offshore Patrol Vessel will give a fillip to the maritime protection of our vast coastline of Western Seaboard in general and the Maritime State of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa in particular.

source- Indian Coast Guard offshore patrol vessel commissioned today - Times of India

 

[mkb95]

another one

https://twitter.com/x/status/719562239485861893

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

I think even this class is enough for Phillipines with VLS launchers

 

[Abingdonboy]

another one

https://twitter.com/x/status/719562239485861893

Damn! Now the ICG is inducting vessels on a daily basis, good for them but they really need to sort out their aviation wing.

 

[MKC]

I think even this class is enough for Philippines with VLS launchers

May be
Displacement: 2,400 tonnes(105 m x 13 m)
Speed: 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Range: 6,500 nmi (12,000 km; 7,500 mi) at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Endurance: 20 days
Complement: 18 officers & 108 sailors

Cost of all six ships was ₹1,800 crore($400m) at the time of signing contract(9 May 2012) which is 66.67m dollar per ship.

While cost of 5 NOPV(~2000 tonnes110 metres) being built by Pipavav shipyard for navy is ₹ 2,600 crore (about $553.5 million) or 110.7m dollar per ship.

Cost for ships offered to PhN is 163m dollar per ship, so I think these ships with some up gradation in sensors, speed, arms & stealth design can fulfil required criteria however these have more range which will be reduced after fitting arms.

another one

https://twitter.com/x/status/719562239485861893

Where is C-157?

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

May be
Displacement: 2,400 tonnes(105 m x 13 m)
Speed: 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Range: 6,500 nmi (12,000 km; 7,500 mi) at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Endurance: 20 days
Complement: 18 officers & 108 sailors

Cost of all six ships was ₹1,800 crore($400m) at the time of signing contract(9 May 2012) which is 66.67m dollar per ship.

While cost of 5 NOPV(~2000 tonnes110 metres) being built by Pipavav shipyard for navy is ₹ 2,600 crore (about $553.5 million) or 110.7m dollar per ship.

Cost for ships offered to PhN is 163m dollar per ship, so I think these ships with some up gradation in sensors, speed, arms & stealth design can fulfil required criteria however these have more range which will be reduced after fitting arms.


Where is C-157?

It will be an new design and PN will have the right over that design. The main thing to be noticed is cost. If India can build the 2400 tonnes ship cheaply, then for PN it will be a piece of cake considering 163m quoted for each ship. GRSE will still make an profit out of it.

 

[MKC]

It will be an new design and PN will have the right over that design. The main thing to be noticed is cost. If India can build the 2400 tonnes ship cheaply, then for PN it will be a piece of cake considering 163m quoted for each ship. GRSE will still make an profit out of it.

For a new design cost of design also included it may case that ship offered by GRSE is designed by NDB for NGMV so can be offered for less amount.
Well to start export after giving right to licence built even for free isn't wrong.

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

Damn! Now the ICG is inducting vessels on a daily basis, good for them but they really need to sort out their aviation wing.

Next 4 years will see 11 more OPVs joining the coast guard.

 

[sudhir007]

mein bhi sochu itane din ho gaye ICG ne koi ship commission kyo nahi huaa.

 

[SR-91]

Damn! Now the ICG is inducting vessels on a daily basis, good for them but they really need to sort out their aviation wing.

ICG should focus on their numbers of vessels first and then slap some Brahmos on em. Would love to see some offensive weapons on this platform.

Their patrolling area is huge, imo ,they need a lot more of these vessels.

There was a article couple months back stating ICG is very interested and might operate a few fighter jets as part of their fleet. Have u heard about that?

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

ICG should focus on their numbers of vessels first and then slap some Brahmos on em. Would love to see some offensive weapons on this platform.

Their patrolling area is huge, imo ,they need a lot more of these vessels.

There was a article couple months back stating ICG is very interested and might operate a few fighter jets as part of their fleet. Have u heard about that?

This is a coast guard vessel sir. A SRGM, with some gun based CIWS is more than enough.

The concept of missiles aboard OPV was for Indian Navy's OPVs.

And anybody relating Indian Coast Guard and Fighter Jets is to be kept away from. That person perhaps doesn't even know the difference between a SSM and SAM.

mein bhi sochu itane din ho gaye ICG ne koi ship commission kyo nahi huaa.

Sir ,in next few weeks some from L&T will be also coming.

Personally speaking , more compact Fast response and interceptor boats should be acquired.

A friend of mine gave an example about Italy , they have around 600 kilometres of bigger coastline than India and apart from supporting NATO and other international missions , stopping smuggling and refugee influx is a major task of Italian Coast Guard and till now they have done well , thanks to their numbers .... they operate huge numbers of smaller vessels which cover almost every kilometer of the coastline.

@Abingdonboy and @PARIKRAMA

Even USCG has over 1500 small vessels

 

[sudhir007]

A friend of mine gave an example about Italy , they have around 600 kilometres of bigger coastline than India and apart from supporting NATO and other international missions , stopping smuggling and refugee influx is a major task of Italian Coast Guard and till now they have done well , thanks to their numbers .... they operate huge numbers of smaller vessels which cover almost every kilometer of the coastline.

@Abingdonboy and @PARIKRAMA

Even USCG has over 1500 small vessels

You are right bro but u can see ICG get update after Nov 2008 incident and past 8 yr they inducting vessel with good speed.

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

You are right bro but u can see ICG get update after Nov 2008 incident and past 8 yr they inducting vessel with good speed.

Yes of course , we are doing good. OPVs are coming good. But I feel we are short on number of small vessels.

 

[MKC]

Next 4 years will see 11 more OPVs joining the coast guard.

No, delivery of first L&T OPV will happen after 2 years, so only 4 Samarth-class & 4 L&T-class will be commissioned in upcoming 4 year unless another type of OPVs ordered or L&T delivers vessels too early before schedule.

ICG should focus on their numbers of vessels first and then slap some Brahmos on em. Would love to see some offensive weapons on this platform.

Their patrolling area is huge, imo ,they need a lot more of these vessels.

There was a article couple months back stating ICG is very interested and might operate a few fighter jets as part of their fleet. Have u heard about that?

Cost of all six ships was ₹1,800 crore($400m) at the time of signing contract(9 May 2012) which is 66.67m dollar per ship.
If we put any other type of weapon or missile on these vessels cost of per ship increases many folds that includes sensor suite, cost weapons, increase in number of crew, less space & less range; however there must be SRGM & CIWS on these vessels, as coast guard can get these weapons from other vessels which are removing these weapons or decommissioned ship if these weapon are in good condition...
Even Korea Coast Guard have 35 OPVs & their OPVs are much bigger than Indian Coast Guard, also ICG may retire 4 Vikram class petrol vessels...

 

[Abingdonboy]

ICG should focus on their numbers of vessels first and then slap some Brahmos on em. Would love to see some offensive weapons on this platform.

There is no need for the ICG vessels to have anything more than 76mm SRGM (and even that is maybe too much), having Brahmos is a non-starter for the ICG, it doesn't fit their mandate.

There was a article couple months back stating ICG is very interested and might operate a few fighter jets as part of their fleet. Have u heard about that?

There is simply no need for the ICG to have fighters and I would be highly doubtful of any such news.

Personally speaking , more compact Fast response and interceptor boats should be acquired.

A friend of mine gave an example about Italy , they have around 600 kilometres of bigger coastline than India and apart from supporting NATO and other international missions , stopping smuggling and refugee influx is a major task of Italian Coast Guard and till now they have done well , thanks to their numbers .... they operate huge numbers of smaller vessels which cover almost every kilometer of the coastline.

For the ICG there needs to be a mix between these large OPVs wih long endurance and the smaller FICs and this is what the ICG is pursuing. There is still a LONG way to go but they are now on the right path and should take back control of India's EEZ by 2022 (as is the target) and release the IN to once again be entirely outward facing.

The biggest issue with the ICG though is their aviation wing, they need to get more assets of every type- light weight helo, medium class helo, MRMPA and fixed wing LR-SAR (the US-2 may be the best for this role and IMO the ICG should receive the bulk of this fleet over the IN). The IN is likely to transfer their Do-228s to the ICG in time (the IN really has no need for them post 2022) but there needs to be a massive emphasis placed on this area that isn't really being done as of now.