The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently launched two new Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), enhancing coastal security and maritime surveillance capabilities.
About the Vessels
- ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit are the seventh and eighth vessels in a series of eight indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).
- Built by: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under the government’s “Make in India” initiative.
- Design & Specifications: Each vessel is 52 metres long, with a displacement of 320 tonnes, ensuring high endurance for long patrol missions.
- Propulsion: Equipped with Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) for superior speed, agility, and operational efficiency in coastal waters.
Operational Roles
- Perform multi-mission tasks such as:
- Coastal and offshore patrols
- Anti-smuggling and anti-piracy missions
- Search and rescue operations
- Fisheries protection and maritime surveillance around India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and island territories
About the Indian Coast Guard
- Established: 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978
- Headed by: Director General, Indian Coast Guard (DGICG)
- Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Defence
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Functions:
- Safeguard offshore installations and artificial islands
- Assist fishermen in distress
- Prevent and control marine pollution
- Enforce the Maritime Zones of India Act
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