L&T Delivers High Speed Interceptor Boat To Indian Coast Guard

India based Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has delivered its first indigenously designed and constructed High Speed Interceptor Boat (IB) to Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The IB can achieve maximum speed over 40 Knots, and is designed and constructed entirely through in-house efforts. This is the first of 36 such High Speed Interceptor Boats being constructed by L&T under a contract worth Rs. 977 Crs. from ICG. The IB has a full aluminum-alloy construction for reduced weight and is powered by twin water-jet propulsion systems to enable quick response which is vital for coastal surveillance activities. The interceptors have the ability to operate effectively in shallow water which will be critical for near- shore action. These boats are expected to significantly enhance India's coastal security. The first boat has been commissioned into service today at Coast Guard District Headquarters at Porbandar under the command of COMCG (North-western Region). During the recently concluded sea trials, the boat has achieved the stringent performance parameters of speed and endurance, which is a testimony to L&T's sound ship design and construction capabilities. It also opens up avenues for possible export of such boats.