Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) concurrently launched two indigenously designed and constructed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard. The launch marks GSL’s journey towards technological and operational excellence. The two vessels, Amulya and Akshay, were launched ceremoniously by Vandana Agrawal in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production) amidst the resonant chants of the ‘Atharva Veda’. The distinguished gathering included IG HK Sharma, TM, DDG (M&M), as well as key stakeholders from the defence and maritime communities. GSL also launched two vessels of the same series in October 2024 as GSL is constructing a fleet of eight FPVs for the Indian Coast Guard, underscoring the shipyard’s pivotal role in realising the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in defence production.
These state-of-the-art FPVs are designed in-house by GSL to meet the Indian Coast Guard’s specific operational needs. With a length of 52 meters, a breadth of 8 metres, and a displacement of 320 tonnes, these vessels are optimized for protecting offshore assets, island territories, and conducting surveillance operations. For the first time in GSL’s history, two vessels were launched simultaneously using the Shipyard’s State-of-the-Art Ship-Lift System, a transformative feat that underscores GSL’s modernization efforts.
