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• ICGS Akshar is the second vessel in the Adamya-class of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard on October 4, 2025, at Karaikal, Puducherry. 

 
Key features and specifications of ICGS Akshar

• Displacement: Approximately 320 tons
• Maximum speed: 27 knots
• Endurance: 1,500 nautical miles at economical speed
• Armament: 30 mm CRN 91 gun and two 12.7 mm Stabilized Remote-Controlled Guns (SRCGs) integrated with fire-control systems
• Onboard systems: Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Automated Power Management System (APMS) for enhanced operational efficiency and automation
• Operational role: Maritime zone surveillance, coastal security, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching patrols, search and rescue, and environmental protection
• The 51-metre-long ship is designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content,

The name "Akshar" means "imperishable," symbolizing the Indian Coast Guard's commitment to safe, secure, and clean seas. The vessel strengthens India's coastal security capabilities, contributing to the country's strategic maritime strength and self-reliant defense manufacturing.

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