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Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Adamya', the first ship of the eight in series Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha on September 19, 2025. The 51 meters FPV has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited and is a befitting example of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' with over 60 per cent indigenous content leading to strengthening of India's Maritime might.
ICGS Adamya was commissioned by Joint Secretary (AF & Policy), Ministry of Defence Satyajit Mohanty, in the presence of Chief of Staff, Headquarters Eastern Seaboard Inspector General Yoginder Dhaka and other senior dignitaries of the central & state government.
The ship will be based at Paradip, Odisha, under operational and administrative control of Commander, ICG Region (North East) through Commander, ICG District Headquarters No. 7 (Odisha). 'Adamya' meaning 'indomitable' is a projection of ICG's will and commitment in ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas towards the maritime interest of the Nation. ICGS Adamya with five officers and 34 personnel will be deployed for surveillance of maritime zones and undertaking other duties as enshrined in the ICG charter to safeguard the maritime interests of India.
The vessel displaces approximately 320 tonnes and is propelled by two 3000 KW diesel engines to attain a maximum speed of 28 Knots along with an endurance of 1500 nm at economical speed. ICGS Adamya is the first ship fitted with indigenously developed two Controllable Pitch Propellers and gearboxes offering superior manoeuvrability, operational flexibility and enhanced performance at sea. Its weaponry includes a 30 mm CRN 91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilized remote controlled machine guns, all supported by fire control systems. The vessel also features an Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Platform Management System, Automated Power Management System and augmenting operational efficiency & automation.
