L&T-built 7th OPV, ICGS Vigraha commissioned

L&T-built Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Vigraha was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) by Mr. Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India at Chennai on 28 August, showcasing its commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat by completing delivery of all seven OPVS ahead of contractual schedule. ICGS Vigraha is the last vessel in the series of seven Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built by L&T under a MoD contract signed in 2015. The ICGS Vigraha is about 98 metres long, 15 metres wide, has 3.6 metres draught, with 2140 tonnes displacement and a range of 5000 NM. It can attain a sustained speed of up to 26 knots.