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Second Water Jet Fast Patrol Vessel supplied by India to Mauritius

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Naval Forces News - Mauritius, India
 
 
 
 
Second Water Jet Fast Patrol Vessel supplied by India to Mauritius
 
Mauritius Coast Guard Ship Valiant was commissioned by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Mauritius at Port Louis on 16 August 2017. The ship, built by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited, is the second Water Jet Fast Patrol Vessel supplied by India to Mauritius.
     
Mauritius patrol vesselThe Second Water Jet Fast Patrol Vessel supplied by India to Mauritius. Indian Navy picture.
     
The Indian Navy over saw construction of the ship and was involved in its trials, acceptance, and timely delivery. Rear Admiral Surendra Ahuja, Assistant Controller Warship Production and Acquisition represented the Indian Navy at the commissioning ceremony.

The 50 meter patrol vessel displaces about 288 tonsand is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 35 Knots. At economical cruising speed, it has an endurance of about 2,000 nautical miles. CGS Valiant is the seventh ship of the No 1 Patrol Vessel Squadron of the Mauritius Police Force/National Coast Guard.