Seaward-class defense boats

Class overview
NameSeaward class
BuildersGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Operators Indian Navy
Succeeded byTrinkat class
Completed7
Retired7
General characteristics
TypeLarge Patrol Craft
Displacement210 tons full load
Length37.5 m (123 ft)
Propulsion
  • 2 × diesel motors with 6,820 hp
  • 2 shafts
Speed30 kn (56 km/h; 35 mph)
Range5,800 nmi (10,700 km; 6,700 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement32
Sensors and
processing systems
BEL 1245 surface radar
Armament
  • 2 × Bofors 40mm/60 gun
  • 1 × 7.62 mm MG
  • 18 MK 7, 10 MK 12 depth charges

The Seaward-class defence boats are large patrol craft designed by Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Navy. All of these vessels have been decommissioned, due to the large maintenance overhead they require.