The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) is a class of indigenous warship designed for the Indian Navy to conduct maritime surveillance, search and rescue, anti-piracy, and EEZ patrol duties across the Indian Ocean Region.
Basic Details
- Primary User: Indian Navy.
- Shipyards Engaged: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), Kolkata (4 ships) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) (7 ships).
- Programme Size: 11 ships total under the Ministry of Defence programme.
- Key Dimensions: 113 metres long with displacement optimized for prolonged blue-water operations.
Key Features
- Indigenous Design and Materials: Constructed using indigenous naval steel and domestic equipment under Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence initiatives.
- Multi-Role Capability: Performs constabulary roles, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, counter-smuggling, counter-piracy, and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HADR).
- Surveillance Suites: Equipped with modern air/surface surveillance radars, electronic warfare equipment, and remote-controlled gun mounts.
- Helicopter Operations: Features an integrated flight deck and hangar capable of operating naval utility helicopters.
Significance
- Regional Maritime Security: Strengthens India's role as a Preferred Security Partner and Net Security Provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Shipbuilding Self-Reliance: Boosts domestic warship manufacturing capabilities and naval defence industrial infrastructure.