Patrol vessel Meeraben to be inducted at Okha

The vessel is nearly 50 metres long and has a full displacement of 270 tones with a mean draft of 2 metres. It is primarily designed for patrolling and anti-smuggling and anti-terrorist operations. It can also support Navy during wartime as a coastal convoy escort and a communication link. One of the most sophisticated vessels in its class, the ship is designed to project the Coast Guard as a leading maritime force in the sub-continent. The ship is capable attaining speeds in excess of 35 knots. The latest induction will enhance the efficiency of the Coast Guard in combating piracy, apprehending drug traffickers and preventing infiltration of insurgents. Given the high-speed capabilities, integrated with the new generation navigation and communication equipments, the XFPV