Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Achal into North West fleet on May 9, 2026

Key facts

• On May 9, 2026, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal was commissioned at Goa Shipyard Limited by Additional Secretary & DG (Acquisition) A. Anbarasu in the presence of senior officials.
• ICGS Achal is an Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 50 per cent indigenous components.
• The 51-metre vessel is powered by two 3000 kW advanced diesel engines, achieving a top speed of 27 knots and an operational endurance of 1500 nautical miles.
• It is armed with a 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote-Controlled Guns, and features an Integrated Bridge System and Integrated Machinery Control System.
• The ship will be stationed at Vadinar, Gujarat, under Commander Coast Guard Region (North West), commanded by Commandant (JG) Naveen Kumar with a complement of 5 officers and 34 personnel.