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By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Varad’, fifth in the series of seven offshore patrol vessel was commissioned here on Friday. Built by L&T Shipbuilding, Varad was commissioned by Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping, Chemical & Fertilizer. Coast Guard Director General K Natarajan said the vessel will be deployed extensively for EEZ surveillance. “It is also equipped with special features including integrated bridge system (IBS), integrated platform management system (IPMS), automated power management system (APMS) and high power external fire fighting system. What moreThe vessel is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to tackle oil spills..