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Offshore vessel inducted to strengthen security
Panjim, May 21(ANI): Indian Defence Minister AK Antony inducted a new indigenously developed advanced offshore patrol vessel into the Coast Guard on May 20 to further strengthen coastal security. The 'ICGS Sankalp', is the fifth Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel which has been designed and built indigenously to carry one twin-engine helicopter, including the indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopter, and five high-speed boats for search and rescue.
Offshore vessel inducted to strengthen security
Panjim, May 21(ANI): Indian Defence Minister AK Antony inducted a new indigenously developed advanced offshore patrol vessel into the Coast Guard on May 20 to further strengthen coastal security. The 'ICGS Sankalp', is the fifth Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel which has been designed and built indigenously to carry one twin-engine helicopter, including the indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopter, and five high-speed boats for search and rescue.
