A New Interceptor Boat Was Commissioned At New Mangalore Port: Click To Know

January 31: The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its new interceptor boat C-448 at the New Mangalore Port here on January 29, Wednesday. This will be based at New Mangalore under the administrative and operational control of the commander.

The boat was commissioned by state Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar in the presence of Commander, Coast Guard region (west) inspector general A P Badola and No. 3 Coast Guard district commander (Karnataka) DIG S S Dasila.
NMPT chairman A V Ramana, Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh and Mangaluru municipal corporation commissioner K Ajith Hegde.
C-448 is a high-speed interceptor boat (IB) built by L&T Shipyard. The vessel will be deployed extensively for patrolling and rescue operations and other duties enshrined in the Coast Guard charter to safeguard the maritime interest of India. The IB is capable of operating in shallow waters and deep seas. The quick reaction capability, coupled with modern equipment and system, provides it the capability to respond to any maritime situation.
The C-448 has a crew of 12 personnel and is commanded by assistant commandant Apoorva Sharma.