The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), named ‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar’. Built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content, these vessels are part of a contract for eight FPVs, valued at ₹473 crore. Designed for protection, monitoring, control, and surveillance, the advanced FPVs will enhance the ICG’s capabilities in safeguarding offshore assets and island territories.
Each FPV measures 52 meters in length and 8 meters in breadth, with a maximum speed of 27 knots and a displacement of 320 tons. They feature a Controllable Pitch Propeller-based propulsion system and have been constructed to meet the stringent requirements set forth by the ICG, under the dual-class certification of the American Bureau of Shipping and the Indian Register of Shipping.
In a notable first, both vessels were launched simultaneously using a state-of-the-art Ship Lift System. The inauguration was officiated by Priya Paramesh, accompanied by Director General of ICG, Paramesh Sivamani, and veterans, with the ceremony marked by the chants of ‘Atharva Veda.’
Addressing the attendees, DG ICG commended GSL and various industries for their efforts in fulfilling the ICG’s shipbuilding requirements through indigenous means. He congratulated the GSL employees on this significant milestone and urged them to continue pursuing ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defence.
The ceremony was attended by GSL Chairman and Managing Director Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, along with senior officials from the Indian Navy, ICG, GSL, and classification societies.
