Goa Shipyard

July 30, 2025 4:11 PM

Construction of India’s first indigenous hovercraft for Coast Guard begins at Goa Shipyard

In a step towards achieving self-reliance in defence, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commenced construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) at the Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. shipyard in Goa. The girder laying and commencement of erection ceremony on Wednesday marked a key milestone in a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence on October 24, 2024, for a total of six such hovercraft. The new hovercraft, based on proven Griffon Hoverwork designs, is being con...

Goa Shipyard Showcases Indigenous Naval Vessels at NAVDEX 2025

Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), one of India’s premier defense shipbuilding yards, is showcasing its indigenously designed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at NAVDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. These vessels highlight India’s growing capabilities in naval innovation and self-reliance under the “Make in India” initiative. The Fast Patrol Vessel(Model) on display is a 50-meter-long, high-speed craft capable of reaching 35 knots. Designed and built in-house by GSL, it is primar...