Vikram class offshore patrol vessel Flashcards
1
Q
When was ICGS Vikram inducted into ICG ?
A
In 2018 , the second ship after this was ICGS Vijaya
2
Q
Is Vikram first in the series of OPV (offshore patrol vessels) ?
A
YES
3
Q
What is Off shore Patrol vessel ?
A
1) It is a long range surface ship capable of coastal and off shore patrolling , political maritime zones , control and survelliance , anti-smuggling and anti piracy operations
2) An off shore patrol vessel is a highly versatile ship , designed to perform Economic Exclusion zone management roles with disaster relief
4
Q
What is its speciality ?
A
It is the country’s 1st ever such defence craft to be built in a private shipyard (L&T)
