ICGS Achal Latest News
Recently, the Indian Coast Guard (ICGS) commissioned ICGS Achal at Goa Shipyard Limited.
About ICGS Achal
- The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal is the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
- It is named Achal, meaning firm.
- It is the fifth one in a series of eight FPVs being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the coast guard.
- Features
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- Propulsion: It is powered by two 3000 kW advanced diesel engines,
- Speed: The vessel delivers a top speed of 27 knots and an operational endurance of 1500 nautical miles.
- It has a suite of integrated technologies, including an Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Machinery Control System, and Automated Power Management System.
- It has 60% indigenous content, dual-class certification (ABS & IRS).
- Functions: It will undertake a wide range of missions, including surveillance, interdiction, Search and Rescue (SAR), anti-smuggling operations, and pollution response.
- The ship will be stationed at Vadinar, Gujarat, operating under the administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North West)..
Source: PIB
Last updated on May, 2026
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