Fast patrol vessel Coast Guard ship

​Visakhapatnam: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rani Rashmoni, the fifth in the series of fast patrol vessels constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, was commissioned at Visakhapatnam by Additional-Director General, Indian Coast Guard VSR Murthy here on Monday in the presence of Coast Guard Commander (Eastern Seaboard) KR Nautiyal and guests from central and state governments. 

The 51 mtr ship named after famous legendary leader ‘Rani Rashmoni’ of Kolkata has been designed and built indigenously and is equipped with the most advanced and sophisticated navigational and communication sensors and equipment.  

ICGS Rani Rashmoni is propelled by three MTU 4000 series diesel engines of 2,720 KW capacity each, coupled with three Rolls Royce Kamewa jets and can achieve a maximum speed of 34 knots (63 kmph).

Speaking on the occasion, VSR Murthy stated that the latest induction of the Indian Coast Guard would not only reinforce the coastal security apparatus but also ensure added focus on surveillance at the sea, coastal patrol, anti-smu ggling, anti-poaching operations.