Two Indian Coast Guard Ships named Apoorva and C-421 were commissioned at Naval Dock, Mumbai. ICGS Apoorva, 14th in the series of 20, is a 50 meter long Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) that displaces 317 Tonnes and can achieve a maximum speed of 33 knots. C-421 is a water jet propelled vessel, 27th in the series of IBs constructed by L & T Limited and can achieve a maximum speed of 45 Knots.
The FPV (ICGS Apoorva) is commanded by Commandant (JG) Dinesh Dogra with a complement of 05 officers and 34 ranks. She is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry, advanced communication and navigational equipment. She can undertake multifarious close-coast Surveillance, interdiction, Search & Rescue and medical evacuation missions.
The interceptor boat (ICGS C-421) is commanded by Deputy Commandant Rohit Kulkarni with a complement of one officer and 13 ranks. It is fitted with medium range armaments, the ship is designed for close coast and shallow water operations. The vessel is based at Androth (L&M Islands), under the administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 12.
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