Indian Coast Guard Ship C-425, the third of the series of Interceptor Boats, was on Saturday commissioned at Paradip. It was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Secretary BK Patnaik.
The commissioning ceremony was witnessed by Inspector General KC Pande and TM Commander Coast Guard Region (North-East).
The 30-metre-long vessel with 90 tonnes displacement can achieve a maximum speed of 45 knots. The vessel is fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment and medium-range armament.
The ship is designed for high-speed interception, close-coast patrol, low-intensity maritime operations, search and rescue and maritime surveillance. The boat will be based at Paradip under the administrative and operational control of the Commander Coast Guard district headquarters no 7.
The ship is commanded by Deputy Commandant Vijay Vishwanathan and has a crew of an officer and 11 enrolled personnel.