Commissioning of offshore patrol vessel ICGS Sajag at Goa

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sajag, third in the series of 105 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) was commissioned at Goa by Ajit Kumar Doval, KC National Security Advisor to Prime Minister of India on 29 May 21 through Video Conferencing from Indian Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi. Director General K Natarajan, PVSM, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard and Commodore (Retd) BB Nagpal, CMD, GSL alongwith senior dignitaries of the Indian Coast Guard remain present at the event.

‘Sajag’ meaning ‘Alert’ is a projection of Indian Coast Guard’s will and commitment ‘Ready, Relevant and Responsive’ and reflection of Ethos being alert to maritime dynamics. This 105 Meters OPV has been designed and built indigenously by M/s-GSL and is fitted with cutting edge technology, futuristic navigation and communication equipment, sensor and machinery having more than 70% of indigenization in shipbuilding. The vessel will be fitted with a 30 mm gun and 12.7mm gun with FCS. The ship is also equipped with state-of-art Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Alarm Monitoring & Control System (IAMCS), Remote Control System (RCS), Power Management System (PMS) and High-Power External firefighting (EFF) system.

The ship is designed to carry one advanced twin engine helicopter and four high speed boats and one inflatable boat for boarding operation, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Maritime Patrol. The ship is also capable of carrying limited pollution response equipment to contain oil spill at sea.

The ship displaces approx 2350 tons (GRT) and is propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engine to attain a maximum speed of 26 knots. She has an endurance of 6000 nm at economical speed. The sustenance and reach, coupled with the latest and modern equipment and system, provides her the capability to perform the role of a command platform and undertake tasks to fulfill the Coast Guard charter.

The ship, on joining the Coast Guard fleet will be based at Porbandar under the administrative control of the Commander Coast Guard Region (North West). She will be deployed extensively for EEZ surveillance and other duties as enshrined in the Coast Guard charter. Presently, Indian Coast Guard has a fleet of 157 ships and 64 aircrafts.

ICGS Sajag is commanded by Deputy Inspector General Sanjay Negi and is manned by 12 Officers and 98 men.