L&T to design & build Interceptor Boats for Coast Guard
08. April 2010
| Editorial staff Ship&Offshore
The contract is among one of the main initiatives being taken by the government to strengthen coastal security.
The interceptor boats will feature aluminium-alloy hull construction with water jet propulsion to enable quick response which is vital for such applications. The interceptors will also be able to operate effectively in shallow water that will be critical for near shore action. These boats will be expected to significantly enhance our coastal security.
The design is being carried out in-house by L&T, at its “state-of-the-art” Ship Design Center, that is a part of L&T’s Heavy Engineering Division. The boats are planned to be constructed at L&T’s existing shipyard at Hazira, and at its new shipyard coming up at Katupalli near Ennore.
