Chennai: The Indian Coast Guard Commissioned the 105-ton, indigenously-built Interceptor Boat C-453, which would join the East region fleet for patrolling the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ) in Chennai. This vessel was the penultimate one in the series of 18 vessels, being built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
It was commissioned to the Indian Coast Guard Ship C-453 by Leena Nandan, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs on Friday.
This boat will join the Coast Guard Eastern fleet that will be deployed extensively for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance and other duties to safeguard the maritime interests of India.
The vessel is 27.80m long with a maximum speed of 45 knots (85 kmph) and is capable of undertaking multifarious tasks including surveillance, interdiction, close coast patrol, search and rescue and help in distress at sea.