NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched two indigenously designed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), Amulya and Akshay, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar presided over the launch ceremony in Goa on January 5, 2025. These vessels are the third and fourth in a series of eight FPVs being built by GSL.
Two indigenously-built Fast Patrol Vessels, Amulya and Akshay, were launched by @goashipyardltd for the @IndiaCoastGuard. These state-of-the-art vessels are part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, featuring 60% indigenous content, and will bolster coastal security,โฆ pic.twitter.com/W6vnPRTfxj
โ Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) January 6, 2025
Speaking at the event, Sanjeev Kumar commended the collaboration between GSL and ICG, highlighting the resilience and innovation of the shipyard. He noted that the vessels, featuring over 60% indigenous content, reflect Indiaโs growing capability in defence manufacturing.
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GSL CMD Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay emphasized the shipyardโs growth, with gross revenue surpassing โน2,000 crore. He also highlighted the shipyardโs modernization efforts, including the use of a modern ship-lift system for the simultaneous launch of the two vesselsโa first in GSLโs history.
The FPVs, Adamya and Akshar, launched in October 2024, are part of a โน473-crore contract signed in March 2022. Each vessel measures 52 meters in length, has a displacement of 320 tonnes, and is equipped with a controllable pitch propellerโa first for Indian-built FPVs.
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Designed to meet ICGโs operational requirements, these vessels will play a critical role in fisheries protection, monitoring exclusive economic zones, and coastal patrol. They are also equipped for anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, and search-and-rescue missions.
This project significantly contributes to local economic growth by supporting MSMEs and other industries within the defence ecosystem. With their advanced capabilities, the FPVs Amulya and Akshay underscore Indiaโs progress in achieving maritime self-reliance.
