The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, an Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa on 27 June 2026.
Key facts
- Class: Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV); fourth of eight vessels being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
- Builder: Goa Shipyard Limited, a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.
- Indigenisation: Over 65% indigenous content in design and construction.
- Primary roles: Maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue (SAR), marine environmental protection, assistance to mariners in distress.
Design & operational profile
- FPV definition: Fast Patrol Vessel optimised for high-speed coastal and EEZ patrols and constabulary duties.
- Operational area: Designed for operations in India’s coastal waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (India coastline ≈ 7,516.6 km; EEZ ≈ 2.02 million km²).
- Mission flexibility: Configured for interdiction, pollution response, SAR and escort/assistance tasks.
Legal & strategic context
- Statute: Indian Coast Guard constituted under the Coast Guard Act, 1978; statutory functions include SAR and marine environment protection.
- Organisational control: Operates under the Ministry of Defence with both civil and defence-oriented responsibilities.
- Fleet modernisation: Part of a programme to expand patrol and enforcement capacity along India’s maritime domain.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- FPV role vs other ships: FPVs focus on constabulary and coastal security rather than blue-water combat roles of frigates and destroyers.
- Policy link: Indigenous content aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India defence manufacturing objectives.