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FPV ICGS Akshar Commissioned
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025. The 51-metre-long vessel has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited. With over 60 per cent indigenous content, ICGS Akshar stands as a testament to India’s growing maritime capabilities under the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The ship displaces approximately 320 tonnes and is propelled by two 3,000 KW diesel engines, enabling a maximum speed of 27 Knots. It has an endurance of 1,500 nautical miles at an economical speed. Its weaponry includes a 30mm CRN 91 gun and two 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote-Controlled Guns (SRCG), integrated with fire-control systems. The vessel also features an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), and Automated Power Management System (APMS), augmenting operational efficiency and automation. Earlier, FPV 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.
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