Coast Guard Gets New ₹473-crore, 52-Metre-Long Advanced Fast Patrol Vessel

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has significantly strengthened its maritime capabilities with the launch of its fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), named ‘Achal’, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on June 16, 2025. This vessel is part of a series of eight FPVs under construction, reflecting the ongoing modernization and expansion of the ICG’s fleet.ICGS ‘Achal’ has been constructed at a cost of ₹473 crore and
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has significantly strengthened its maritime capabilities with the launch of its fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), named ‘Achal’, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on June 16, 2025. This vessel is part of a series of eight FPVs under construction, reflecting the ongoing modernization and expansion of the ICG’s fleet.ICGS ‘Achal’ has been constructed at a cost of ₹473 crore and
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