ICGS Varad

Shashank Raj Gupta
ICGS Varad

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varad was commissioned on February 28, 2020.
(2) Varad will be stationed at Paradip in Odisha.
(3) This vessel is 98 meters long.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2) and (3)
(c) Only (2)
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

  • On 28 February, 2020, Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, ICGS Varad has been commissioned at a function held in the Chennai.
  • The occasion was graced by Union Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) & Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Director General of the Coast Guard, K. Natarajan.
  • The 98 meter long vessel has been designed and built by the L&T at its yard at Kattupalli near Chennai, as per the specifications of the Coast Guard.
  • The ship is fitted with modern navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery. It is equipped with 30 mm and 12.7 mm guns.
  • The ship Varad can carry a twin engine helicopter and four high speed boats for swift boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol.
  • ICGS Varad will be stationed at Paradip in Odisha and will function under the control of North Eastern Region of the Coast Guard.
  • With the induction of ICGS Varad to services, Indian Coast Guard now has 147 ships and boats and 62 aircraft.

Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1604667