“Vijaya” arrives at Porbandar to defend Gujarat coast

Porbandar based IndianCoast Guards on Wednesday, welcomed a modern patrolling ship “Vijaya”, arrived here to defend Gujarat’s sea coast. The Mumbai-based “Vijaya” has been re-based at Porbandar and now will permanently operate from here.

74 meter long and 11 meter wide, “Vijaya” carries a helicopter on board. It also carries pollution response equipment to fight oil spills on sea. “Vijaya” has mini operation theater for immediate first aid and treatment to the rescued victims at sea.

The ship is commanded by a Commandant having vast sea and air experience. It has a team of nine officers and 85 sailors. It also carries additional specialist officers and sailors, when need arises.

The ship has long endurance and can stay in the sea for a 22-days-long period.