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Make in India concept will be adopted in MCM vessel construction :: Parrikar
PublishedNovember 12, 2015
SOURCE: Navhind Times
Stating that Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) has grown from strength to strength, and is doing an excellent work in the field of shipbuilding for the last several years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar eulogized it for accepting the challenging contract of constructing mine counter measure vessels (MCMVs), worth Rs 32,000 crore.
The Defence Minister was addressing the gathering on the occasion of commissioning of the Coast Guard ship ‘Samarth’, the first in the series of six 105-metre offshore patrol vessels, at the GSL yard, on Tuesday.
Director general of Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral H C S Bisht; chairman and managing director of GSL Rear Admiral (retired) Shekhar Mital; additional director of Indian Coast Guard S P S Basra; commander of Indian Coast Guard, western region K Natarajan (based in Goa); deputy inspector general of Indian Coast Guard, Goa region, Manoj Baadkar besides Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza, Panchayat Minister Rajendra Arlekar, Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado, Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida and some officials of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard were among those present on the occasion.
“I congratulate the GSL for doing an excellent work and building the vessels ahead of schedule,” stated Parrikar and expressed full confidence about the construction of the other similar kind of offshore patrol vessels within the scheduled time period.
“Apart from the aspects of technology and design, which are very challenging in the shipbuilding activity, the delivery within scheduled time is also very much important in the fast developing world,” he said.
He said that the GSL is slowly but, surely developing, showing the way to the other shipyards in executing the contracts within the given timeframe.
“The MCMV contract although will be progressive for the GSL, it would prove quite challenging due to the jobs involved, which
would make sure that it adopted a make in India concept,” he said.
He said that the work on MCMVs is expected to start by another one and half year.
He said that the GSL is creating an additional berth, which would be dedicated to the construction of the MCMVs.
He praised the role of Indian Coast Guard in high seas, and seizures of large quantity of drugs by intercepting boats carrying the contrabands,
He said, “I am confident about Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy’s abilities in ensuring security of the nation.”
Director general of Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral Bisht, while addressing the gathering, termed the commissioning of ‘Samarth’ a defining moment for the Indian Coast Guard.
He said that ICGS Samarth is fitted with most advanced state-of-the-art technology, navigation and communication equipment, sensors and other equipment.
He further said that 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 contain oil spill at sea, he informed
He disclosed that Coast Guard has a fleet of 117 ships, and further 74 ships are at various stages of construction at different shipyards in the country.
“The commissioning of ICGS Samarth and other platforms will add additional punch to the Indian Coast Guard which will emerge as a stronger and more potent force, to address the emerging security challenges at our maritime boundaries,” he said.
Rear Admiral (retired) Mital, while addressing the gathering, informed that ICGS Samarth is the largest and most advanced new generation offshore patrol vessel, which is delivered head of its scheduled time.
“ICGS Samarth has shown excellent performance at sea during the trials, and has met all design parameters of maximum speed, fuel efficiency, endurance, and low turning circle, and in fact far exceeded them. This means the vessel has capability to get into combat position expeditiously,” he said.
“The GSL reassures the Defence Minister Parrikar over steadfast commitment in timely delivery of quality and custom-designed ships as per the Make in India thrust of government with high indigenous and local content, which would serve the nation’s need.” he said expressing gratitude to the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy for giving opportunity to serve the nation with delivery of quality and reliable platforms for further valiant actions at sea.
Deputy inspector general of Indian Coast Guard, Goa region, Baadkar while speaking to this daily disclosed that the ICGS Samarth will be based in Goa and that it would be extensively deployed for exclusive economic zone surveillance and other duties listed in the Coast Guard charter.
PublishedNovember 12, 2015
SOURCE: Navhind Times
Stating that Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) has grown from strength to strength, and is doing an excellent work in the field of shipbuilding for the last several years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar eulogized it for accepting the challenging contract of constructing mine counter measure vessels (MCMVs), worth Rs 32,000 crore.
The Defence Minister was addressing the gathering on the occasion of commissioning of the Coast Guard ship ‘Samarth’, the first in the series of six 105-metre offshore patrol vessels, at the GSL yard, on Tuesday.
Director general of Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral H C S Bisht; chairman and managing director of GSL Rear Admiral (retired) Shekhar Mital; additional director of Indian Coast Guard S P S Basra; commander of Indian Coast Guard, western region K Natarajan (based in Goa); deputy inspector general of Indian Coast Guard, Goa region, Manoj Baadkar besides Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza, Panchayat Minister Rajendra Arlekar, Fisheries Minister Avertano Furtado, Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida and some officials of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard were among those present on the occasion.
“I congratulate the GSL for doing an excellent work and building the vessels ahead of schedule,” stated Parrikar and expressed full confidence about the construction of the other similar kind of offshore patrol vessels within the scheduled time period.
“Apart from the aspects of technology and design, which are very challenging in the shipbuilding activity, the delivery within scheduled time is also very much important in the fast developing world,” he said.
He said that the GSL is slowly but, surely developing, showing the way to the other shipyards in executing the contracts within the given timeframe.
“The MCMV contract although will be progressive for the GSL, it would prove quite challenging due to the jobs involved, which
would make sure that it adopted a make in India concept,” he said.
He said that the work on MCMVs is expected to start by another one and half year.
He said that the GSL is creating an additional berth, which would be dedicated to the construction of the MCMVs.
He praised the role of Indian Coast Guard in high seas, and seizures of large quantity of drugs by intercepting boats carrying the contrabands,
He said, “I am confident about Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy’s abilities in ensuring security of the nation.”
Director general of Indian Coast Guard Vice Admiral Bisht, while addressing the gathering, termed the commissioning of ‘Samarth’ a defining moment for the Indian Coast Guard.
He said that ICGS Samarth is fitted with most advanced state-of-the-art technology, navigation and communication equipment, sensors and other equipment.
He further said that 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 contain oil spill at sea, he informed
He disclosed that Coast Guard has a fleet of 117 ships, and further 74 ships are at various stages of construction at different shipyards in the country.
“The commissioning of ICGS Samarth and other platforms will add additional punch to the Indian Coast Guard which will emerge as a stronger and more potent force, to address the emerging security challenges at our maritime boundaries,” he said.
Rear Admiral (retired) Mital, while addressing the gathering, informed that ICGS Samarth is the largest and most advanced new generation offshore patrol vessel, which is delivered head of its scheduled time.
“ICGS Samarth has shown excellent performance at sea during the trials, and has met all design parameters of maximum speed, fuel efficiency, endurance, and low turning circle, and in fact far exceeded them. This means the vessel has capability to get into combat position expeditiously,” he said.
“The GSL reassures the Defence Minister Parrikar over steadfast commitment in timely delivery of quality and custom-designed ships as per the Make in India thrust of government with high indigenous and local content, which would serve the nation’s need.” he said expressing gratitude to the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy for giving opportunity to serve the nation with delivery of quality and reliable platforms for further valiant actions at sea.
Deputy inspector general of Indian Coast Guard, Goa region, Baadkar while speaking to this daily disclosed that the ICGS Samarth will be based in Goa and that it would be extensively deployed for exclusive economic zone surveillance and other duties listed in the Coast Guard charter.
