The Indian Coast Guard (ICGS) commissioned ICGS Achal, the latest vessel in the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series at Goa Shipyard Limited. The Ministry of Defence said that the vessel symbolizes the Indian Coast Guard’s steadfast commitment towards safeguarding national maritime interests, protecting life at sea, and ensuring the security of country’s maritime frontiers. The Ministry added that the vessel will undertake a wide spectrum of maritime operations, including coastal and offshore surveillance, interdiction, Search and Rescue (SAR), anti-smuggling operations, and marine pollution response.

The ship was formally commissioned into service by Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), Ministry of Defence, A. Anbarasu. The Ministry informed that the vessel, designed and built indigenously by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited, represents a significant milestone in India’s shipbuilding capabilities. It added that the vessel underscores the nation’s growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing, incorporating more than 50 percent indigenous components and aligns with the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

The Defence Ministry further stated that the commissioning of ICGS Achal marks another important step in the Indian Coast Guard’s ongoing fleet expansion programme and will significantly contribute towards strengthening coastal security and enhancing operational readiness.