Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) C-153 at Porbandar recently.

The ICGS C-153 is the 11th and the last in the series of 11 interceptor boats (IBs) built by ABG Shipyard, Surat. C-153, on commissioning will be based at Veraval. With the induction of C-153, the security off the coast of Gujarat will be greatly enhanced. This boat is of 30 metres in length and of 90 tonne displacement. C-153, commanded by Comdt LM Gajbhiye, has 11 crew onboard. This waterjet-propelled vessel has an endurance of 500 nm at 25 knots and is capable of doing high speed up to 45 knots. The vessel is fitted with latest state-of-the-art navigation, communication equipment and armament, thus making it an ideal platform for close coast/shallow water operations.