Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV)
The NOPV is based on the in-house design developed by GSL through its R&D. Four of these vessels have been constructed for the Indian Navy by GSL. These vessels have successfully proved the specified performance and sea worthiness during operations in service with the Indian Navy. Similar vessels are under construction at GSL for Sri Lanka Navy.
This 105M. NOPV is capable of fleet support operations, coastaland offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of SLOCs,defence of offshore oil installations, escorting high valueships and embarkation & operation of ALH helioopter. Powered by twin diesel engines with CPP, the vessel delivers aspeed of 25 knots. The vessel hasan endurance of 6000NM. An advanced Automation System is provided for Platform management. The vesselis fitted with state-of-the art Navigation & Communication equipment and Electronic Warfare equipment. The weaponry fit
includes 76 mm SRGM and 30 mm guns with fire control system and Chaff launchers.
As compared to the designs of similar NOPVs in service with navies / coastguards in other countries, the design of this platfonn incorporates excellent stability & improvements in terms of functionality, maintainability, better ergonomics & habitability.This product is cost effective and can beeasily adapted to the additional requirements of the customers, if any.
Due to itsexcellent stability and performance,’INS SUMITRA’from this series of NOPVs, was used as the Presidential Yacht by Indian Navy for International Fleet Review 2016.
Salient features of this Vessel :
- Completely in-house designed vessels proven in service since Jan 2013.
- Cost effective Warship design to handle multiple role requirements.
- Excellent stability & performance proved in harsh sea conditions, complies to stringent Naval standards etc.
- Specially shaped hull developed to provide Stealth features for combat capability.
- Ready availability of proven platform design,which can be adapted to specific customer needs.
- Capable of taking higher weapon package,such as Brahmas or other missiles.
- High degree of Automation for Platform Management for minimum crew.
| MAIN CHARACTERISTICS | |
| General | |
| Functions | Surveillance and accomplishing surface warfare operations in order to prevent infiltration and transgression of maritime sovereignty. |
| Material of Construction | |
| Hull Material | Steel |
| Classification | |
| Dual Classification ABS & IRS 1) Al E HSC NAVALCRAFT 2) +AMS of ABS and equivalent of IRS |
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| Main Particulars | |
| Length Overall | 105.34 M |
| Breadth | 12.90 M |
| Depth MLD | 8.50 M |
| Draught Min | 3.60 M |
| Draught (Propeller): | 4.90 M |
| Displacement | abt 2200 Tons |
| Capacities | |
| Accommodation | 16 Officers & 102 Sailors |
| Fuel Oil | 270 Tons |
| Fresh Water | 60 Tons |
| AVCAT | 30 Tons |
| FORU | 40 Tons |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 25 knots |
| Range | 6000 NM at 16 Knots |
| Endurance | Norma l-20 days, Extended-SO days |
| Propulsion System | |
| Main Engine | 2 x 8100 KW |
| Gear Box | Reduction Gear Box |
| Propulsion | 2 x Controllable Pitch Propeller |
| Remote Control System for Propulsion Machinery | |
| Electrical Equipment | |
| Networks | 415V,3 Ph,50 Hz / 230V AC / 24 V DC |
| Generators | 2 x 500 KW, 2 x 350 KW,415 V, 3 Ph,50 Hz |
| Generators Gen | 1x 100 KVA |
| Frequency | 1x 85 KVA, 440 V, 3 Ph,60 Hz |
| Convertors | 1x 10 KVA,115 V, 1Ph, 400Hz |
| Deck Equipment | |
| Anchor Equipment | 2 x 1440 kgs. H.H.P anchor with chain as per class requirement |
| Crane | 2 nos. electro-hydraulic Cranes for handling 6.5 mtrs RIB & Torpedo recovery |
| Capstan | 2 nos. Anchor capstan lno. Mooring capstan |
| Aviation | |
| Landing deck for upto 10 T AUW Helo | |
| Hangar for Advanced Light Helicopter of 5.ST AUW | |
| Helo traversing gear | |
| Helo landing grid | |
| Armament | |
| Provision for fitment of: 1x 76 mm SRGM with FCS | |
| 2 x 30 mm CIWS with FCS | |
| 4 x Chaff Launchers | |
| Auxiliary System | |
| Oily Bilge Water Separator meeting IMO requirements | |
| Sewage & Vacuum Toilet System meeting IMO I MARPOL requirements |
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| F.W.Generating System, RO type (2 x 30 TPD) | |
| Active Fin Stabilizer | |
| Nautical, Surveillance and Communication equipment | |
| Radar with ARPA | |
| Ring Laser Gyro | |
| DGPS | |
| Magnetic Compass | |
| Auto Pilot | |
| Electronic Chart Display & Information system | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Electro magnetic log | |
| Communication according to GMDSS | |