The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) offshore petrol vessel (OPV) Sujay joined the fleet of Coast Guard at Paradip.
It has been indigenously designed and built by M/s Goa Shipyard lt and the ship arrived at the base port on her maiden visit to Paradip on Tuesday. The ship was commissioned on December 21 by the Director General (DG) of ICG Rajendra Singh.
The ICG is maintaining a high state of vigil off the Odisha coast, saving precious human lives during SAR operations and aiding the State administration during cyclone, flood and other natural calamities. The ICG also plays a catalytic role in the protection and preservation of maritime environment and endangered species like Olive Ridley turtle.
The basing of ICG ship Sujay at Paradip is a major milestone for ICG in augmenting its capabilities and presence in the sea areas of Odisha.
The ship was received at Paradip by ICG DIG Rajesh Makwana. Paradip Port Trust Chairman Rinkesh Roy was the chief guest on the occasion. Sujay is commanded by DIG Yoginder Dhaka and manned by 12 officers and 94 men.