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In a bid ensure better maritime surveillance in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) adjoining the coast of Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Coast Guard today stationed its ship ‘Vajra’ at the Paradip Port here.
The ship would keep vigil on Odisha and West Bengal coast and observe coastal activities, coast guard sources said.
The 74-meter long ship of the Indian Coast Guard had the facility of helicopter landing pad. The ship contained 300 MM guns and other modern arms and ammunition. At least 34 jawans and a commanding officer would provide service round the clock in the ship, they said.
Besides providing security in the coastal region, Vajra would also be used in rescue and relief activities during natural calamity or accidents in the sea, coast guard officials said.
“The response to any call can be met immediately with help of Vajra. Earlier, we had to bring big ships from either Vishakhapatnam or Chennai during any rescue operation.
Now, with Vajra in Paradip, our response time would be less,” Coast Guard (North East) IG Commander KC Pandey said.
“Three Single Point Moorings (SPM) would be more secured in the sea due to the service of ‘Vajra’, Paradip port Deputy Conservator Gauri Prasad Biswal said.
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