Cochin Shipyard, today, launched the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel, the last in the series (CSL Yard No BY 520) which is under construction for the Indian Coast Guard.
These Coast Guard ships are intended for antipiracy, fisheries protection and monitoring, coastal patrol, anti smuggling and for search and rescue operations. CSL is building two Ro-Ro Ferries for the Corporati on of Kochi, delivery of which is slated this year. These ferries, fitted with all modern equipments would be a boon for the islanders in Kochi.