GRSE-Built Offshore Patrol Vessel for Mauritius Floats

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.(GRSE) launched the Offshore Patrol Vessel (MOPV) built for the Government of Mauritius on 02 August 2013. During the ceremony, new ship has been christened “CGS Barracuda”.

The ship was launched by Mrs K.O. Fong Weng-Poorun, Senior Chief Executive, PMO, Govt of Mauritius in the presence of His Excellency Dr Arye Kumar Juggessar, GOSK, High Commissioner, Government of Mauritius, Vice Admiral Pradeep K Chatterjee, AVSM, NM, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral (Retd) A.K. Verma, VSM, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other dignitaries from Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs and State administration.

GRSE had signed the contract for this prestigious export order on 4th March, 2011 which is not only a significant milestone in the Indo-Mauritian co-operation but also ushered in a new chapter in Indian Shipbuilding with the first ever warship export order for an Indian Shipyard. The keel of the ship was laid on 23rd April 2012.

The Mauritius OPV measuring 74.10m in length, 11.40m in breadth, shall be capable of moving at a maximum speed of 20 knots with an approximate displacement of 1300 tonnes. The ship has been fitted with state-of-the-art Main Engines, Controls and Integrated Bridge System catering to all needs of Communication and Navigation. The ship will be provided with improved habitability with fully air-conditioned modular accommodation.

With the objective of ensuring safety and security of maritime zone/EEZ of Mauritius, MOPV has been designed for playing multipurpose roles as Anti Piracy, Search & Rescue Operation, Anti Smuggling & Anti-Drug Surveillance, Anti Poaching Operation, Logistic Support Operation (including Transportation of Dry Cargo, Fuel Oil, Fresh Food), Pollution Response and External Fire Fighting, Transportation of Small Detachment of Troops/Personnel, Helicopter Operations (without hangar)

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Press Release, August 14, 2013