Indian Coast Guard ship C-425, the third of the series of Interceptor Boats, was on Saturday commissioned at Paradip port.
The ship will not only be used for coastal security but also for relief works in the sea during natural calamities. The 30-metre long Interceptor Boat with 90 tonne displacement can achieve a maximum speed of 45 knots and is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment and medium range armament.
“The boat is designed for high speed interception,close-coast patrol, low-intensity maritime operations, search and rescue and maritime surveillance,” said Coast Guard Inspector General KC Pande. Chief Secretary BK Patnaik, RDC Arvind Padhee, Jagatsinghpur Collector Satya Kumar Mallick, SP Satyabrat Bhoi and Deputy Chairman of Paradip Port Trust AC Bose were present.