Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), India

NGOPVs and IETM Leadership in India

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) and IETM Leadership in India

A bilateral initiative to field eleven state‑of‑the‑art offshore patrol ships for the Indian Navy, with Goa Shipyard Limited (seven vessels) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (four vessels) delivering the fleet. This program marks a significant milestone for Indian shipbuilding prowess and reinforces the nation’s maritime security posture.
The NGOPV class represents modern warships designed to elevate combat readiness, protect strategic offshore assets, and perform a broad range of maritime security tasks such as interception, boarding operations, surveillance, and exclusive economic zone patrols. They also enable multi‑thematic missions beyond coastal waters, including evacuation scenarios and support for special forces and helicopter operations, while contributing to humanitarian and intelligence roles as needed.

In addition to primary security duties, NGOPVs support mine warfare activities, counter‑piracy operations, seaward defense, convoy protection, and measures to deter infiltration. Their design accommodates out‑of‑area deployments and various non‑combat support missions as part of a flexible naval response capability.
Beyond direct military tasks, these vessels are equipped to assist with humanitarian relief, anti‑poaching and anti‑trafficking efforts, medical support, and intelligence gathering, reflecting a comprehensive approach to security and crisis management in maritime environments.

Onboard systems include essential auxiliary infrastructure such as environmental control, refrigeration, ventilation, firefighting support, salvage facilities, ballast handling, and oily water treatment, ensuring reliable operation and mission readiness in varied conditions.
Propulsion relies on dual diesel engines with controllable pitch propulsion, paired with twin rudders and bow thrusters to deliver efficient performance and agile handling, contributing to overall maneuverability and reliability during complex operations.
The electronic and sensor suite features a comprehensive combat management and electronic warfare capability, integrated navigation and targeting systems, radar, gyroscopic data, and GPS. The armament setup comprises a rapid‑fire gun system linked with advanced firing control and electro‑optical/infrared surveillance to support targeting from the bridge, along with additional mounts and sensors for enhanced situational awareness.

Communication and navigation systems integrate a modern bridge layout with a robust composite communications suite, including satellite connectivity for secure, real‑time data exchange and coordination with other units and command structures.
Operational control is supported by an integrated platform management system, automatic power management, emergency power generation, environmental facilities (cold rooms and chillers), wastewater treatment, and high‑capacity water‑gun systems. Acoustic damping and vibration isolation contribute to quiet, stable operations in demanding environments.

Code and Pixels emphasizes that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must provide IETM documentation to the shipyards. Goa Shipyard Limited and GRSE require IETM Level 4 compliance in line with the Indian standard JSG 0852, ensuring consistent, maintainable documentation aligned with local requirements.
The Code and Pixels Quantum TechDocs IETM platform offers an integrated, interactive, and lifecycle‑ready approach to technical manuals, with a track record of handling OEM IETMs and delivering them in strict accordance with shipyard specifications. Their services cover the full project lifecycle from content creation and validation through deployment and sustainment.

The mission is supported by a tailored IETM solution that complies with Indian standards and shipyard expectations, enabling seamless integration of diverse OEM data into a single, standardized knowledge base. This approach accelerates accuracy, consistency, and turnaround times for maintenance and operations.
Code and Pixels offers end‑to‑end support, including onboarding, training, and ongoing sustainment, delivering a ready‑to‑use, lifecycle‑oriented IETM environment that aligns with the needs of modern shipyards and naval operators.

For those considering proposals, brochures, or presentations, the IETM solution can be tailored to specific framing needs, with an emphasis on efficiency, standards compliance, and dependable delivery timelines.
Key contact points and further information are available through Code and Pixels for inquiries, demonstrations, and collaboration opportunities.

India’s NGOPV program comprises eleven advanced offshore patrol vessels split between two leading shipyards, reinforcing maritime security and regional influence.
The vessels are designed for multi‑mission operations, combining combat capability with humanitarian and crisis‑response roles, and featuring modern propulsion, weaponry, and sensor systems for robust performance.
IETM compliance is central to the program, with Level 4 documentation required by the Indian standard JSG 0852 and facilitated by the Quantum TechDocs platform from Code and Pixels, offering end‑to‑end support from content creation to sustainment.