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The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, on April 30, 2026. Discussions focused on collaboration with Indian shipyards for future projects, highlighting advanced design features such as resilient hulls for higher sea states, enhanced bollard pull, integrated firefighting systems, and hybrid/electric propulsion. The dialogue also explored modular ship design to enable versatile, multi-role platforms with rapid operational adaptability.
Both sides deliberated on the indigenous development and co-development of niche technologies, including dynamic positioning systems, advanced thrusters, AI-enabled decision support, counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS)/anti-drone defence, and next-generation green propulsion, in alignment with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The interaction served as a forward-looking platform to advance cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime technology, and capability development aligned with India’s maritime security priorities.
The delegation called on Director General Indian Coast Guard D.G. Paramesh Sivamani. It included Counselor Anna Ruffino, Head of the Economics and Innovation Department, Embassy of Italy, and Eugenio Santagata, Head of the Military Naval Vessel Division, Fincantieri.
