Sarojini Naidu-class patrol vessel
 MCGS Valiant
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| Class overview | |
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| Name | Sarojini Naidu class fast patrol vessel |
| Builders | Goa Shipyard Ltd., Panaji, India |
| Operators | |
| Preceded by | Priyadarshini-class |
| Succeeded by | Rani Abbakka-class |
| Built | 2002–2006 |
| In commission | 2002–present |
| Planned | 9 |
| Completed | 9 |
| Active | 8 |
| Retired | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Inshore patrol vessel |
| Displacement | 259 tonnes |
| Length | 48 m (157 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in) |
| Draught | 2 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Propulsion | 3 × MTU 4000 diesel engines, each 2,720 kW (3,648 hp) at 2100 rpm |
| Speed | 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) |
| Range | 1,500 nmi (2,800 km; 1,700 mi) at 12 kn (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
| Complement | 6 Officers and 36 Sailors |
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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 | Pennant Number | Launched | Commissioned | Decommissioned | Homeport |
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| Indian Coast Guard | |||||
| Sarojini Naidu | 229 | 2002 | 11 November 2002 | Paradip | |
| Durgabai Deshmukh | 230 | 2002 | 29 April 2003 | 27 April 2023 | Port Blair |
| Kasturba Gandhi | 231 | 6 July 2005 | 28 October 2005 | Manglore | |
| Aruna Asaf Ali | 232 | 20 October 2005 | 28 January 2006 | Port Blair | |
| Subhadra Kumari Chauhan | 233 | 30 December 2005 | 28 April 2006 | Mumbai | |
| Meera Behn | 234 | 28 January 2006 | 25 July 2006 | Okha | |
| Savitribai Phule | 235 | 28 April 2006 | 28 October 2006 | Manglore | |
| National Coast Guard of Mauritius | |||||
| Victory | 32 | 29 February 2016 | 10 December 2016 | ||
| Valiant | 33 | 2 February 2017 | 16 August 2017 | ||
Gallery
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Durgabai Deshmukh (230) patrolling the water. -
Indian Coast Guard helicopter using an oil spill disperse with ICGS Savitribai Phule.
