High speed vessel for vigil around Panaji
PTI, PANAJI | 17 July 2012 17:40 IST
Goa government will enhance its vigilance around Panjim port here by commissioning a high speed patrol vessel and a tug ship, the report tabled before the state Legislative Assembly said.
A high speed 15-seater vessel of 25 knots will be commissioned to patrol Panaji port area. Finalisation of technical specifications is in progress, the Captain of Ports department said in its performance budget tabled on the floor of the House today.
The vessel would be built at a cost of Rs 2.78 crore and state government has given an administrative approval for it.
The Captain of Ports department, which manages all the five minor ports of Goa, has also decided to purchase a new tug ship, which will help the patrol vessel.
"The tug will be used for patrolling and towing of distressed vessels, and also breakdown of ferry boats (passenger boats which ply in the inland waters)," the report said.
The government also intends to arm the tug with the firefighting units that can tackle fire in the port area.
"The proposal has been administratively approved by Goa government. The cost of tug is estimated to be Rs 5.73 crore," the report mentioned.
Drop a comment
Latest News
- Parrikar assures garbage-free, beggar-free, kerosene-free Goa
- Vijai, Rohan lift major portfolios, Sudin retains PWD
- Is BJP Govt shielding the police officials indicted in the drug trade?
- ACB files fraud case of Rs 4 Cr against Cuncolim municipality
- After 2 years, Goa again begins process of appointing Lokayukta
- Alina cut to size, to make Arlekar Forest and Env Minister; Dhawalikars intact
- "Cancel mining leases, auction like coal blolck; Goa earns Rs 80K Cr"
- BJP leader Damu hits out at Sudin, exposes 4G WiFi tower scam
- No(n) co-operation with MGP, Mickky also gets minor portfolios
- Will recover Rs 2747 Cr from mine owners in 6 months: Parrikar
Governance
- Shocking: Kala Academy ‘purified’ after Parrikar’s funeral Darshan
- Laxmi-Santa comes with 7th Pay from New Year
- Goa Govt bans recruitments, appointments from today
- 7th Pay Com in Goa by Dec: Parsekar
- 3-member Staff Selection Commission proposed for Govt jobs
- Elvis may become IAS replacing Arun Desai as HC reverses seniority list
- Goa CM Confesses Bribing A Tout 38 Years Ago
- Parrikar holding parallel cabinet meetings: AAP
- When BJP minister Gadkari exposes Goa BJP Govt’s inefficiency…
- Justice Mishra proposed to be Goa’s second Lokayukta
