Equipment-systems to be sourced from indigenous manufacturers, says Ministry
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a Rs.310 crore contract for the construction of one Training Ship for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai.
The Buy (Indian-IDDM) category contract was signed in New Delhi on 17 Oct 2023, Defence Ministry said.
This is the first dedicated training platform with integral helicopter capabilities that will provide basic sea training to 70 Coast Guard and other international under-trainee officers to prepare these budding mariners on the multi-dimensional maritime aspects of Coast Guard life.
This training ship with advanced and modern high-tech surveillance and monitoring systems will provide profound insight and expertise to the ICG cadets on the challenges at sea while ensuring the security of coastline and offshore assets.
The majority of equipment and systems will be sourced from indigenous manufacturers, including MSMEs.
The project envisages to generate significant employment over a period of three years. While meeting the objectives of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the contract would also boost the indigenous shipbuilding capability and help in bolstering maritime economic capabilities. Fiinews.com
