India gifts two Fast Interceptor Craft to Mozambique at Nacala
On 8 November 2024 at Nacala, Mozambique, India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft to the Government of Mozambique, carried there by INS Gharial.
Summary
On 8 November 2024 at Nacala, Mozambique, the Government of India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft (FICs) to the Government of Mozambique as part of capacity-building with friendly Indian Ocean Region nations. The FICs were transshipped from India by INS Gharial. The handing-over was attended by India's High Commissioner to Mozambique Robert Shetkintong. The boats have a top speed of 45 knots, a range of 200 nautical miles at 12 knots, carry a crew of five, and are fitted with machine guns and bullet-resistant cabins.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 8 Nov 2024, Nacala, Mozambique
- Gift
- Two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft
- Carried by
- INS Gharial
- Specs
- 45 knots top speed; 200 nm range at 12 knots; crew of 5
- Indian envoy
- High Commissioner Robert Shetkintong
Practice MCQs 3 questions
At which Mozambican port did India hand over two Fast Interceptor Craft on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Nacala
PIB (MoD): the two FICs were handed over to Mozambique at Nacala on 8 November 2024.
Which Indian Navy ship transshipped the two Fast Interceptor Craft gifted to Mozambique in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Gharial
PIB (MoD): the FICs were transshipped from India by INS Gharial.
The Fast Interceptor Craft gifted by India to Mozambique (November 2024) have a top speed of:
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Correct answer: D — 45 knots
PIB (MoD): the water-jet propelled boats have a top speed of 45 knots and a range of 200 nm at 12 knots.