Indian Navy to buy 80 interception boats from Lankan firm
New Delhi, June 30, IRNA - As part of the exercise to strengthen coastal security post 26/11, Indian Navy has decided to procure 80 interception boats at a cost of Rs 300 crore from a Sri Lanka-based ship manufacturer.
Indian Navy to buy 80 interception boats from Lankan firm
The boats are planned to be used by the newly formed Sagar Prahari Bal (SPB) and other wings of the Navy, pti reported quoting naval officials as said.
The contract process for 80 Fast Interception Craft (FIC) from Sri Lanka-based SOLAS Marine is in its final stages and the deal is expected to be finalised soon, they said.
The Navy had last year placed an order worth around Rs 60 crore for 15 such boats with a French shipyard Chantier Naval Couach.
The first three boats of the lot were inducted four days back for operational service at Mumbai, they said.
Delivery of the first 15 FICs is expected to be completed by the end of 2012 and the next 80 would be inducted in coming 36 months, they said.
The boats, with speeds between 45-50 miles per hour, would be mainly deployed for coastal security duties and would be used for engaging any suspicious vessel or activity in these areas, they said.
With four to five crew members and capability to patrol far off areas, the boats would also be deployed to provide protection to vital assets and installations along the coastal areas.
Post 26/11 attacks, the Navy was given the responsibility to look after coastal security along with the Coast Guard and the local authorities.
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80 interceptor boats for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Jun 30 (IANS) In a bid to boost its coastal security, India is importing 80 fast interceptor boats at a cost of Rs.300 crore for its navy to plug gaps in patrol and interception operations that were identified following the November 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
The boats will be used by the newly-raised 1,000-man Sagar Prahari Bal, a senior navy officer said here Thursday.
The government has shortlisted Sri Lankan shipyard Solas Marine for placing the order for the 80 boats. A deal in this regard will be signed soon, the officer said.
The navy had last year ordered 15 boats from French firm Chantiere Navale Couach for
Rs.65 crore, of which four boats were inducted into the navy at Mumabi earlier this week, the officer said.
The 80 boats will come in batches of 15 and deliveries will be completed by 2012. The induction of the boats will take place over 36 months from the day the contract is signed, the officer added.
The fast interceptor boats have a maximum speed of 50 nautical miles per hour and would be used by the navy to intercept suspicious boats along the coast for inspection and verification. They will also be used for preventing crimes such as poaching and smuggling, apart from in counter-terror operations.
India is also getting 300 fast attack craft for its navy, coast guard and marine police to strengthen their capabilities, a decision taken in the backdrop of the 26/11 terror attack.
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New Delhi, June 30, IRNA - As part of the exercise to strengthen coastal security post 26/11, Indian Navy has decided to procure 80 interception boats at a cost of Rs 300 crore from a Sri Lanka-based ship manufacturer.
Indian Navy to buy 80 interception boats from Lankan firm
The boats are planned to be used by the newly formed Sagar Prahari Bal (SPB) and other wings of the Navy, pti reported quoting naval officials as said.
The contract process for 80 Fast Interception Craft (FIC) from Sri Lanka-based SOLAS Marine is in its final stages and the deal is expected to be finalised soon, they said.
The Navy had last year placed an order worth around Rs 60 crore for 15 such boats with a French shipyard Chantier Naval Couach.
The first three boats of the lot were inducted four days back for operational service at Mumbai, they said.
Delivery of the first 15 FICs is expected to be completed by the end of 2012 and the next 80 would be inducted in coming 36 months, they said.
The boats, with speeds between 45-50 miles per hour, would be mainly deployed for coastal security duties and would be used for engaging any suspicious vessel or activity in these areas, they said.
With four to five crew members and capability to patrol far off areas, the boats would also be deployed to provide protection to vital assets and installations along the coastal areas.
Post 26/11 attacks, the Navy was given the responsibility to look after coastal security along with the Coast Guard and the local authorities.
http://www.irna.ir/ENNewsShow.aspx?NID=30455922&SRCH=1
---------- Post added at 10:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:57 PM ----------
80 interceptor boats for Indian Navy
New Delhi, Jun 30 (IANS) In a bid to boost its coastal security, India is importing 80 fast interceptor boats at a cost of Rs.300 crore for its navy to plug gaps in patrol and interception operations that were identified following the November 2008 Mumbai terror attack.
The boats will be used by the newly-raised 1,000-man Sagar Prahari Bal, a senior navy officer said here Thursday.
The government has shortlisted Sri Lankan shipyard Solas Marine for placing the order for the 80 boats. A deal in this regard will be signed soon, the officer said.
The navy had last year ordered 15 boats from French firm Chantiere Navale Couach for
Rs.65 crore, of which four boats were inducted into the navy at Mumabi earlier this week, the officer said.
The 80 boats will come in batches of 15 and deliveries will be completed by 2012. The induction of the boats will take place over 36 months from the day the contract is signed, the officer added.
The fast interceptor boats have a maximum speed of 50 nautical miles per hour and would be used by the navy to intercept suspicious boats along the coast for inspection and verification. They will also be used for preventing crimes such as poaching and smuggling, apart from in counter-terror operations.
India is also getting 300 fast attack craft for its navy, coast guard and marine police to strengthen their capabilities, a decision taken in the backdrop of the 26/11 terror attack.
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