Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Akshay, the fourth Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel in Goa

Key facts

• The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned ICGS Akshay, the fourth of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
• The vessel features over 65 percent indigenous content and is part of the first class in the ICG to be equipped with a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) propulsion system.
• Measuring 52 metres in length with a displacement of 320 tonnes, the ship is armed with a 30mm CRN 91 naval gun and two 12.7mm stabilised remote-controlled machine guns.
• The contract for the eight-vessel Adamya-class series was concluded in March 2022 at a value of Rs 473 crore, following the commissioning of Adamya, Akshar, and Amulya.
• Commanded by Commandant (Junior Grade) Deepak Choubey, the vessel is designed for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance, anti-smuggling, and search and rescue missions.