Question: On February 27, 2020, the sixth Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel- Vajra was launched in Chennai, the vessel is built by?
(a) Mazgaon Shipbuilding Ltd.
(b) M / s L&T Shipbuilding Ltd.
(c) Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
(d) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd.
Answer: (b)
Related facts
- On 27 February 2020, the Union Minister Shri Manusakh Mandavia launched the sixth Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-6) Vajra in Chennai (Tamil Nadu).
- It is noteworthy that OPV-6 is the sixth in a series of 7 OPV projects built by M / s L&T Shipbuilding launched under the Make in India policy.
- The OPV-6 ‘Vajra’ is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities navigational and latest communication system with ultra-modern technology, which will enhance the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard in terms of operation monitoring, search and rescue.
- The ship will be used for day and night patrolling / surveillance as well as anti-terrorism / anti-smuggling operations in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as well as coastal security.
- On this occasion, Director General of Indian Coast Guard K.K. Natarajan was also present.
Links:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/offshore-patrol-vessel-vajra-to-enhance-coastal-security-launched/articleshow/74336944.cms
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=199600