Sarojini Naidu Class Fast Patrol Vessels are series of seven Mid Shore Patrol Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited at Vasco da Gama, Goa for the Indian Coast Guard produced between 2002 and 2006.

Introduction The Sarojini class of watercraft are seagoing, high speed, armed surveillance platform, capable of shallow water operations.

These vessels are primarily designed for anti-smuggling operations, anti-terrorist deployment, fisheries protection and search and rescue operations. These vessels can also support the navy during wartime, as a coastal convoy escort and a communication link.

Design Powered by three 2,720 kW MTU diesel engines, driving independent Kamewa water-jets, these vessels are designed for good maneuverability and are capable of operating in up to Sea State 4 and can withstand Sea State 6. The vessels have a top speed of 35 knots and have an operational range of 1,500 nm. They are equipped with a 30 mm CRN 91 Naval Gun at forward with two 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, each installed on both sides of the board.

They are fitted with the latest satellite communication and navigation systems including differential global positioning system (DGPS), electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) and global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS). They have air-conditioned accommodation for a crew of 35 and have endurance of 7 days. The vessels in this series are eco-friendly, featuring an on-board sewage treatment plant and the gases used for air-conditioning are ozone layer friendly.

Ships of the class Name (Namesake) Pennant Number Launched CommissionedDecommissioned Homeport Sarojini Naidu 229 2002 11 November 2002 Paradip Durgabai Deshmukh 230 2002 29 April 2003 27 April 2023Port Blair Kasturba Gandhi 231 6 July 2005 28 October 2005 Mangalore Aruna Asaf Ali 232 20 October 2005 28 January 2006 18 July 2026Port Blair Subhadra Kumari Chauhan 233 30 December 2005 28 April 2006 Mumbai Meera Behn 234 28 January 2006 25 July 2006 21 August 2026Okha Savitribai Phule 235 28 April 2006 28 October 2006 19 August 2026 MangaloreVictory3229 February 201610 December 2016Valiant332 February 201716 August 2017

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See also Rajshree class Rani Abbaka class Priyadarshini Class Tarabai Class Rajhans Class Jijabai Class

References

External links Article – Jane's Indian Coast Guard History