Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’

December 24, 2025 4:48 PM

Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday inducted its first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap (Yard 1267), marking a milestone in strengthening the country’s maritime environmental protection capabilities. The vessel has been designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) under the two-ship PCV project. With over 60 per cent indigenous content, the induction of Samudra Pratap underscores the government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiati...

GSL-made fast patrol vessel ICGS Akshar commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

October 5, 2025 1:37 PM

GSL-made fast patrol vessel ICGS Akshar commissioned into Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second vessel in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned into service at Karaikal, Puducherry, on Saturday. The 51-metre-long vessel has been designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), showcasing the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and advancing the Government’s Make in India initiative with over 60% indigenous content. Commissioned by Dipti Mohil Chawla, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defe...

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

February 19, 2025 4:49 PM

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...