The Bristol class of interceptor craft are a series of watercraft built by
Bristol Boats, a division of Chika Pvt. Ltd
Aroor
Aroor is a fishing village on the northernmost part of the Alappuzha district, within Cherthala, Cherthala taluk of Kerala, India. It lies on either sides of National Highway 66 (India), National Highway 66 and serves as a gateway between Koc ...
, for the
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and Exclusive economic zone of India, exclusive economic zone. It was st ...
. 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