Source: PIB
Context:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) achieved a major milestone in its maritime security mission with the launch of two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) — ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit — at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on October 24, 2025. These vessels are the 7th and 8th in a series of eight indigenously built FPVs, marking a significant stride in India’s coastal surveillance and defence readiness.
About the New Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs)
- Vessels Launched: ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit
- Builder: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under the ‘Make in India’ and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
- Length: 52 metres
- Launch Location: Goa Shipyard, Goa
- Propulsion System: Equipped with Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) — the first in this class in India, ensuring superior manoeuvrability, propulsion efficiency, and operational flexibility.
- Design: Fully indigenous, reflecting India’s growing shipbuilding and technological self-reliance.
Operational Roles
- Primary Missions:
- Fisheries protection and anti-smuggling operations
- Anti-piracy and coastal patrol duties
- Search & Rescue (SAR) operations in maritime zones
- Operational Area: Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and island territories, enhancing 24×7 maritime vigilance.
