Why in News?
ICGS Achal is recently in the news because it was formally commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on May 9, 2026. The commissioning ceremony took place at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and was presided over by A. Anbarasu, Additional Secretary and DG (Acquisition), Ministry of Defence.
Key Information
- Class & Series: It is the fifth vessel in a series of eight Adamya-class new-generation Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).
- Indigenous Development: Designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited, the ship features over 60% indigenous content, including locally developed controllable pitch propellers and high-precision gearboxes.
Technical Specifications
- Length: 51–52 metres.
- Displacement: Approximately 320 tonnes.
- Propulsion: Powered by two 3,000 kW advanced diesel engines.
- Speed: Capable of reaching a top speed of 27 knots.
- Endurance: Operational range of 1,500 nautical miles.
- Armament: The vessel is equipped with a 30mm CRN-91 main gun and two 12.7mm stabilised remote-controlled guns for maritime law enforcement.
- Operational Role: Its primary duties include coastal and offshore surveillance, anti-smuggling operations, search and rescue (SAR), and marine pollution response.
- Deployment: ICGS Achal will be based at Vadinar, Gujarat, operating under the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North West) to safeguard strategically sensitive energy corridors and maritime borders.
- Crew: It carries a complement of 5 officers and 34 personnel.
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