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MDL Advances Indigenous Shipbuilding: Plate Cutting Ceremony of ICG’s Fourth NGOPV Held in Mumbai

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd held the Plate Cutting Ceremony of the Indian Coast Guard’s fourth Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel in Mumbai.
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Mumbai: The Plate Cutting Ceremony of Yard 16404, the fourth in a series of six Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) being built for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), was held at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) on Wednesday.

Advancing Indigenous Naval Capabilities

Designed, developed, and constructed indigenously, the NGOPVs are 117-meter-long vessels with a top speed of 23 knots and an operational range of 5,000 nautical miles. With the capacity to accommodate 11 officers and 110 personnel, these ships are tailored for long-duration missions critical to India’s maritime security.

The vessels are being built under the “Buy (Indian-IDDM)” category, reflecting the government’s push for indigenization under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The contract for the project was signed on December 20, 2023, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen coastal and offshore defence capabilities.

Advanced Systems for Modern Maritime Security

Equipped with AI-based predictive maintenance tools, remote-piloted drones, Integrated Bridge Systems, and an Integrated Platform Management System, the NGOPVs will enhance operational effectiveness. These technologies will give the Indian Coast Guard superior situational awareness and enable faster response across India’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Also Read: Indian Coast Guard Lays Keel for First Advanced Patrol Vessel at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) Mumbai

Ceremony Highlights Commitment to Self-Reliance

The ceremony was presided over by Inspector General N.G. Raveendran, Deputy Director General (Technical), Headquarters ICG Eastern Seaboard, in the presence of A. Vinod, Executive Director (Shipbuilding), MDL, along with senior officials from ICG and MDL.

Speaking at the event, officials underlined that the NGOPV program not only boosts India’s shipbuilding capacity but also ensures the Coast Guard remains equipped to meet emerging maritime security challenges.

Strengthening India’s Maritime Security

Once inducted, the NGOPVs will significantly expand the Indian Coast Guard’s ability to safeguard national maritime interests, deter illegal activities, and respond to crises at sea. Their advanced features will support multi-role operations, from surveillance and interdiction to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

About MDL

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India’s premier defence shipyard, is a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. Established in 1934 and headquartered in Mumbai, MDL specializes in building warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. It has delivered a wide range of frontline platforms, playing a crucial role in advancing India’s self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.

Also Read: Massive Naval Upgrade on Horizon: Indian Navy Awaits Nod for ₹1 Lakh Cr Project to Build 9 Cutting-Edge Submarines


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