The Indian Coast Guard commissions the fast patrol vessel ICGS Achal, described by officials as a capability enhancement for maritime security and offshore asset protection. Achal is the fifth ship in the Adamya-class series of fast patrol vessels, built at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). Sources report that it is part of a broader programme in which eight fast patrol vessels are being constructed at the shipyard. The vessel uses locally manufactured components, with one report citing 60% indigenous content, and the reported project cost is Rs 473 crore. The commissioning takes place at Goa Shipyard, with formal induction into service carried out by A Anbarasu, additional secretary and director general (acquisition) in the defence ministry, and officials and representatives from the Coast Guard and GSL attending. After commissioning, the ship is to be stationed at Vadinar, Gujarat, and operates under the administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North West). The Coast Guard says Achal will support a range of maritime operations as it enters active service.
Indian Coast Guard commissions new fast patrol vessel Achal at Goa Shipyard
The Indian Coast Guard commissions the fast patrol vessel ICGS Achal, described by officials as a capability enhancement for maritime security and offshore asset protection. Achal is the fifth ship in...
- The Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Achal, an Adamya-class fast patrol vessel.
- Achal is the fifth vessel in a series of eight fast patrol vessels being built at Goa Shipyard Limited.
- The ship is commissioned at Goa Shipyard, with defence ministry and Coast Guard officials attending.
- Achal is set to be stationed at Vadinar, Gujarat, under the Coast Guard Region (North West).
- One source reports the vessel has 60% indigenous content and a project cost of Rs 473 crore.
The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Achal, the fifth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel, enhancing its coastal security and offshore asset protection. Built with 60% indigenous content at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Rs 473 crore, the vessel signifies India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and will undertake diverse maritime operations.
3 months agoFast Patrol Vessel (FPV) 'Achal' on Saturday was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard, bolstering the maritime force's operational capabilities, officials said. 'Achal' is the fifth one in a series of eight FPVs being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the coast guard. The new-generation Adamya-class fast patrol vessel was commissioned into the ICG at Goa Shipyard Limited, marking a "significant capability enhancement", a spokesperson of the force said. The ship was formally commissioned into service by A Anbarasu, additional secretary and director general (acquisition), in the defence ministry, in the presence of Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar, Commander Coast Guard Region (North West), senior officials of the central and state governments, and representatives from the GSL. The ship will be stationed at Vadinar, Gujarat, operating under the administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North West), the spokesperson said. The vessel w
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