NGOPVs and India's IETM Leadership: A Detailed Overview of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and the IETM Solution by Code and Pixels

Overview

India’s Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel program envisions eleven advanced OPVs to be produced by two premier state shipyards—Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)—for the Indian Navy. Seven vessels are planned for construction by GSL in Goa, while GRSE will deliver four units. This program marks a significant milestone in domestic shipbuilding, signaling a shift toward more capable, modular, and mission-ready platforms that promise enhanced reach and resilience in the Indian Ocean region. (Page 2)

These NGOPVs are designed to boost the Indian Navy’s combat readiness and protect vital offshore assets. They are tasked with a range of maritime security operations, including interception, boarding, surveillance, and exclusive economic zone patrols, enabling rapid response to evolving threats and safeguarding national interests. (Page 2)

Beyond policing and deterrence, the ships support mine warfare, anti-piracy measures, seaward defense, convoy protection, and counter-infiltration missions. Their adaptability also extends to out-of-area deployments, evacuation operations, and support for special forces and helicopter insertions, underscoring their multi-mission versatility. (Page 2)

They also play a critical role in humanitarian relief, anti-poaching, anti-trafficking, medical assistance, and intelligence gathering, reflecting a broad spectrum of operations that combine security with soft power and strategic communication. (Page 2)

To sustain operations, NGOPVs are equipped with essential auxiliary systems such as climate control, refrigeration, ventilation, fire main, salvage capabilities, ballast management, oily-water separation, and other support facilities, ensuring crew welfare and mission continuity across varied environmental conditions. (Page 2)

Propulsion is provided by two diesel engines with controllable-pitch propellers, supported by twin rudders and bow thrusters. This arrangement is designed to deliver reliable power, precise handling, and fuel efficiency, contributing to high-speed transit and stable station-keeping in demanding seas. (Page 2)

The vessels integrate a comprehensive electronic warfare suite, a modern combat management system, chaff countermeasures, radar, gyro, and GPS. Armament includes a rapid-fire gun mounted with Lynx U2 integration, two AK-630 mounts with Lynx U2 integration, an electro-optical/infrared search and track system for situational awareness, and a fire-control capability operable from the bridge. (Page 3)

A sophisticated composite communications suite supports secure, reliable connectivity through a modern bridge system, Inmarsat terminals, and satellite communications. This ensures robust command, control, and coordination during peacetime patrols or operations at sea. (Page 3)

Operational control rests on an integrated platform management system, with automatic power management, an emergency diesel alternator, cold rooms and blast chillers, two sewage treatment plants, and four high-capacity water guns. Noise reduction through low-noise propellers, acoustic damping, efficient mufflers, and vibration isolation further enhances mission endurance and crew comfort. (Page 3)

Code and Pixels highlights that OEMs are required to furnish IETM documentation to the shipyards. Goa Shipyard and GRSE mandate IETM Level 4 compliance in line with the Indian standard JSG 0852, and Code and Pixels’ Quantum TechDocs IETM solution is designed to meet these standards and integrate seamlessly with shipyard workflows. (Page 3)

Code and Pixels presents a roadmap to deliver Level 4 IETM documentation aligned with Indian regulations and shipyard specifications, consolidate disparate OEM data into a unified IETM framework, provide the Quantum TechDocs platform for interactive, searchable manuals, and ensure accuracy and faster turnarounds through proven project experience in shipyard contexts. The team can also handle end-to-end tasks from content creation and validation to deployment, training, and ongoing sustainment. (Page 4)

If you want this material tailored for a proposal, brochure, or mission slide, it can be customized to fit precisely. Reach out to Code and Pixels for reliable, standards-compliant IETM solutions. (Page 4)

For further inquiries, visit the Code and Pixels site at www.codeandpixels.net, or contact via email at ietm@codeandpixels.net or phone at +91 98495 27706. (Page 4)

The flipbook concludes with a gallery index featuring categories such as Magazines, Catalogs, Reports, Flyers, Portfolios, and Art Gallery, alongside a digital watermark indicating the publication’s online origin. (Page 6)

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