Archive · 21 Aug 2025
India Launches Fourth NGOPV with Plate Cutting Ceremony
India is building new patrol ships for its Coast Guard.
The fourth ship in the series had its first metal cut in Mumbai.
These ships are made in India, supporting the country's goal of self-reliance in defense.
They are designed to be 117 meters long and can go up to 23 knots.
These ships will have advanced equipment to help the Coast Guard protect India's waters.
This project shows how India is improving its defense capabilities and building its own equipment.
Plate Cutting Ceremony held for the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) in Mumbai.
The ceremony took place at M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL).
The contract for six NGOPVs was finalized on December 20, 2023.
The vessels are indigenously designed and built under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category.
Each vessel is 117 meters long, accommodates 121 personnel, and can reach 23 knots.
- Who
- Inspector General NG Raveendran, Deputy Director General (Technical), senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and MDL.
- What
- Plate Cutting Ceremony for the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV).
- When
- Today.
- Where
- M/s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai.
- Why
- To enhance maritime capabilities and coastal security, supporting indigenous defense manufacturing.
- Vessel Type
- Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV)
- Number in Series
- Fourth of Six
- Length
- 117 meters
- Complement
- 11 officers, 110 men
- Speed
- Up to 23 knots
- Operational Range
- 5,000 nautical miles
- Construction
- Buy (Indian-IDDM)
- Contract Date
- 20 Dec 23
