India News | New Vessel 'Urja Pravaha' Inducted into Indian Coast Guard
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Indian Coast Guard Ship (Auxiliary Barge) named Urja Pravaha has been inducted into the Indian Coast Guard at Gujarat's Bharuch.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 23 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard Ship (Auxiliary Barge) named Urja Pravaha has been inducted into the Indian Coast Guard at Gujarat's Bharuch.
Urja Pravaha arrived in Kochi on Friday and will be under the operational command of Coast Guard District Headquarters-4 (Kerala and Mahe), in addition to auxiliary barge Urja Shrota, which was based here since 2017, a press release of the Indian Coast Guard said.
Also Read | Realme GT 2 With Snapdragon 888 SoC Launched in India; Prices, Availability, Features & Specifications.
As per the release, the ship will enhance the desired logistics support for ships deployed at far-flung areas in the Maritime Operational area including EEZ and Lakshadweep/ Minicoy islands.
The Auxiliary Barge Urja Pravaha is 36 meters long and is designed to carry Cargo Ship Fuel, Aviation Fuel and Fresh Water.
Also Read | Realme GT Neo 3 India Launch Date Set For April 29, To Go on Sale From May 4, 2022.
"The induction of ship to the Indian Coast Guard at Kochi will definitely optimise the Indian Coast Guard's operational capability at sea," the release read.
A welcome ceremony was held at the Indian Coast Guard jetty, Fort Kochi on the arrival of the auxiliary barge on Friday. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)