The Bristol class of interceptor craft are a series of watercraft built by
Bristol Boats Bristol Boats is an Indian fiberglass boat manufacturer and marine engineering service provider. It is located in the backwaters of Cochin at Aroor Industrial Development Area, Allappuzha District, Kerala. It is a division of M/s Chika Private Lim ...
, a division of Chika Pvt. Ltd
Aroor, for the
Indian Coast Guard. These boats are intended for carrying out patrol duties in shallow water areas near the coastline.
The contract was signed on 22 March 2004 for acquisition of eight Interceptor Boats by the Indian Coast Guard at a total cost of Rs 3.74 crores.
[ The first craft became operational on 1 December 2004.][Jane's fighting ships 2010-2011]
Specifications
*Displacement: 5.5 tonnes
See also
* Swallow Craft Class
* AMPL Class
* Griffon/Grse Class
* Mandovi Marine Class
* Timblo Class
References
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External links
Bristol Boats official website
Fast attack craft of the Indian Coast Guard
Patrol boat classes