ICGS Akshay

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Recently, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), was commissioned into the Bharatiya Tatrakshak Fleet at Goa.

About ICGS Akshay

• It is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
• It is named Akshay, meaning Indestructible.
• It is the fourth vessel in the adamya class series of eight fast patrol vessels.
• Functions: It is equipped to undertake a wide range of Coast Guard operations including;
  • Maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and assistance to mariners in distress, thereby enhancing the operational capability of Bharatiya Tatrakshak.
• It is designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard.
• Features of ICGS Akshay
  • Armaments: It is armed with a 30mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7mm stabilised remote-controlled guns with fire-control systems.
  • It is equipped with advanced Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) propulsion systems paired with two 3,000 kW diesel engines.
  • The vessels measure 52 metres in length with a displacement of 320 tonnes.
  • Significance: It carries over 65 percent indigenous content.

Source: PIB

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